What's your innovation superpower?

Take a short quiz to see who resonates with you the most

Read all 6 scenarios. Choose one or more that you would want to participate in. If you relate to more than one, keep a tally of your choices. You might be interested in scenario 'a' or scenario 'a' and 'c'

a.

You learn that toxic chemical coatings are used on boat hulls and medical gear to keep them clean, but these chemicals are slowly poisoning the marine life that swims near them

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I will discover how sharks stay clean without chemicals and copy their biology to create surfaces that bacteria simply can’t stick to.

b.

You watch a documentary about coral reefs dying and unable to regrow because the natural seafloor is too damaged for corals to grow back on their own

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I will design 3D-printed structures with the perfect geometry for baby corals to latch onto and thrive.

c.

You read that millions of tons of sharks, turtles, and dolphins are accidentally caught in fishing nets every year because the fishing industry lacks transparency on who is fishing and where

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I will map the world’s fishing fleets to pinpoint exactly where the most damage is occurring and protect the ocean’s vulnerable zones.

d.

You walk into a grocery store and realize that almost every product, from water to fresh fruit, is wrapped in single-use plastic that will outlive you by hundreds of years

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I will redesign food packaging using materials that work like fruit peels - natural, edible and 100% ocean-safe.

e.

You feel that most people are disconnected from the ocean because its beauty and its damage are hidden beneath the waves, making the crisis "out of sight and out of mind

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I will create art that changes our understanding of the ocean through stories that people cannot ignore.

f.

You go on vacation to the Caribbean. You are super excited to swim in the ocean, but you are disappointed to see more plastic than fish in the water. You decide:

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I will build the world's largest system to prevent plastic from reaching the ocean. I will raise the funding, gather the smartest people I know, and lead a global mission.

Tally your answers

If mostly one, that's your primary style
If 2 or 3, you're a hybrid

a. The scientist

Uncovers nature's biological secrets and applies them to human challenges

b. The engineer

Builds physical hardware and systems to solve challenges

c. The researcher

Maps hidden data and provides evidence to spark change

d. The designer

Creates beautiful, functional and sustainable products and solutions

e. The artist

Creates a connection to the ocean making the invisible visible

f. The leader

Assembles teams, secures financing and scales the product or solution

Your innovation superpower

One choice

You are focused and get deep into one subject. You can be an expert in your field

More than one

Your interest in different fields can lead to unexpected collaborations, creative solutions, and breakthroughs

Common combinations

Scientist-Designer
Research meets aesthetics. You create data visualizations that people get or design monitoring tools that scientists use

Engineer-Leader
You build the tech, rally the team to develop solutions and secure the resources to scale them globally

Artist-Researcher
You make the invisible unforgettable, turning coral bleaching stats into experiences that shift how people see the ocean

Innovators in action

The scientist

I study how sharks stay clean without chemicals and copy their biology to create surfaces for hospitals and ships

The researcher

I collect and share data that reveals activity that is hard to see protect the ocean

The artist

I create underwater museums where corals can regenerate and thrive

The engineer

I help coastal restoration with heavy-duty concrete blocks

The designer

I design packaging made out of seaweed to make plastic packaging disapear

The leader

I created the world's largest system to prevent plastic from entering the ocean