Reef Tanks, VR, and Raising Twins: My Experiments in Micro-Ecosystems
There’s something kind of poetic about standing in front of a reef tank at 2 a.m. with one twin asleep on your shoulder and the other definitely not asleep in the nursery. You’re adjusting a flow pump or testing the water’s alkalinity, and for a moment, it all feels connected—this tiny, glowing ocean in a […]
From Whale Songs to Wave Models: Where Art and Engineering Collide
There’s a certain sound that stays with you if you grow up near the ocean, not just the crash of waves or the cry of gulls, but the deep, echoing call of whales offshore. It’s not something you hear every day, but when you do, it stops you. It reminds you that the sea isn’t […]
Bridging the Data Gap: Empowering Policymakers with Smart Ocean Tech
Seeing the Ocean Clearly When you grow up near the water, the ocean becomes more than a vast blue backdrop, it becomes a part of your identity. I’ve always been drawn to it, not just for its beauty, but for its complexity. The ocean is our planet’s life support system, influencing everything from climate to […]
What Dolphins Can Teach Us About Data Communication
When we think about cutting-edge data systems, our minds often go straight to fiber optics, satellites, and cloud computing. But if you take a moment to observe the natural world—especially the oceans—you’ll find that some of the most efficient communication systems have been in use for millions of years. One of the best examples? Dolphins. […]
The Blue Economy: How Sustainable Ocean Industries Are Reshaping Global Markets
The ocean has always been a source of life. For generations, it’s provided us with food, trade routes, energy, and beauty. But now, it’s becoming something even more powerful—a foundation for the future economy. As someone who grew up in Nova Scotia and now works at the intersection of ocean technology and sustainability, I believe […]
How AI is Helping Us Understand the Deep Sea: Unlocking Mysteries Beneath the Surface
For as long as I can remember, the ocean has fascinated me—not just the calm surface we see every day, but the mysterious, pitch-black world beneath it. Growing up in Nova Scotia, the sea was part of everyday life. But what always struck me was how much of it remained unexplored. The deep sea, which […]