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The Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act of 2025 aims to strengthen coastal communities and the ocean economy by establishing ‘Ocean Innovation Clusters.’ These clusters, comprised of businesses, academic institutions, and government entities, will receive grants to foster technological research, job training, and partnerships across various sectors of the ‘Blue Economy.’ The bill also directs the creation of physical spaces – ‘Ocean Innovation Centers’ – to facilitate collaboration and innovation within these clusters, with a focus on sustainable development and economic growth, particularly in underserved areas.