H2Ocean News and Events

H2Ocean proudly returned as an exhibitor at the 2026 Association of Professional Piercers (APP) Annual Conference, held in Las Vegas, June 7-12, 2026. H2Ocean continuing a partnership with APP that has spanned more than 20 years. As a long standing APP member and Corporate Sponsor in Good Standing, H2Ocean remains committed to advancing education, safety, and innovation within the professional body piercing industry.

Hand dryers and bacteria continue to be an important topic in infection prevention research. A peer reviewed study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection investigated how different hand drying methods influence the spread of bacteria in public washrooms. The findings provide valuable insight into the importance of complete hand hygiene, extending beyond handwashing alone.

H2Ocean celebrates its third consecutive year supporting one of the nation’s premier tattoo conventions, with award winning artists and another sold out event. H2Ocean proudly returned to the Sinners Tattoo Expo 2026 as the official VIP sponsor, marking its third consecutive year supporting one of the fastest growing and most respected tattoo conventions in the United States. Held at Dallas, this year’s expo expanded to more than 500 booths, bringing together elite tattoo artists, exhibitors, and enthusiasts from around the world.

H2Ocean and Project Blue Green recently unveiled Art for Ecosystems, a landmark largest painted mural at H2Ocean headquarters in Stuart, Florida on June 6, 2026. Created by internationally recognized artist JEKS, the mural is one of the largest single artist murals in Florida. The mural artwork transforms the rear frontage of the H2Ocean headquarters into a highly visible environmental landmark that promotes conservation awareness and ecosystem stewardship.

A new study published in Nature has uncovered a remarkable deep sea discovery. Researchers identified a “whale necropolis” in the southeastern Indian Ocean that has supported marine life for at least 5.3 million years. The site contains evidence of repeated whale fall events. Whale falls occur when whale carcasses sink to the ocean floor. These events create nutrient rich habitats that sustain specialized organisms for decades. The researchers found that this deep sea region functioned as an ecological corridor. Whale necropolis (remains) provided a continuous source of nutrients that supported biodiversity and chemosynthetic communities over millions of years. The study findings expand our understanding of how marine ecosystems maintain balance and resilience through natural cycles. They also highlight the extraordinary interconnectedness of ocean life.

Zinc deficiency may play a role in hair loss.  A recent scientific study has strengthened the growing understanding of the relationship between zinc deficiency and hair loss. Researchers found that individuals experiencing certain forms of hair loss often had lower zinc levels. The study findings highlight the importance of proper nutrition in supporting healthy hair growth. Hair loss affects millions of people worldwide. It can influence confidence, appearance, and quality of life. While genetics and hormones remain important factors, researchers continue to investigate how nutritional deficiencies affect hair and scalp health.

A newly published scientific study has strengthened the growing understanding of the connection between oral health and overall systemic wellbeing. Researchers reported that chronic oral inflammation may affect female reproductive health through immune and inflammatory pathways. The study investigated the effects of persistent oral inflammation in a murine model. Researchers focused on inflammation associated with oral tissues and examined how inflammatory signals influenced organs beyond the mouth. The findings demonstrated that chronic oral inflammation triggered widespread biological responses throughout the body.

Oral mucositis commonly affects oncology patients, especially individuals with head and neck cancer. The condition causes ulcerative inflammatory changes in the oral mucosa. Current treatment strategies aim to regenerate tissues, modulate immune responses, reduce microbial activity, and manage pain. Palifermin remains the only approved drug for oral mucositis management. Despite its impact on quality of life and treatment success, prevention and treatment options remain limited.

Recent scientific research published in 2025 has highlighted the potential role of lysozyme based oral care approaches in supporting patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancers. Researchers in this study investigated the effectiveness and safety of a lysozyme based oral spray in patients experiencing radiotherapy induced oral mucositis, one of the most common and challenging side effects associated with cancer treatment.

159th Charter Oak Dental, held May 13–16, 2026 at the Sky Convention Center inside Mohegan Sun, Connecticut. This dental meeting was organized by the Connecticut State Dental Association. The meeting welcomed a large number of dental professionals for several days of education, clinical discussions, and exposure to emerging innovations in oral healthcare. H2Ocean proudly participated in the 159th Annual Charter Oak Dental Meeting as an exhibitor. Throughout the conference, many dental professionals visited the H2Ocean booth. Booth visitors  learn more about natural sea salt based oral care products and natural approaches to patient centered oral hygiene. The booth, located next to the speakers’ auditorium, remained highly active throughout the event.

The Texas Dental Association (TDA) Annual Meeting, held May 7–9, 2026, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, brought together dental professionals, educators, clinicians, and industry leaders from across the country for continuing education and discussions surrounding the future of dentistry. Representing H2Ocean at the conference were Eddie Kolos, Founder and CEO, and Dr. Rajiv Saini, Chief Scientific Officer, who engaged attendees in discussions regarding natural sea salt-based oral care innovation and microbiome-conscious dentistry.