The Case for Slow Tech in a Fast-Changing Ocean
I work in a world obsessed with speed. Faster data. Faster deployment. Faster returns. In tech circles, speed is treated like a moral good. If you are not moving fast, you are falling behind. That mindset may work for apps and software updates, but it breaks down quickly when applied to the ocean. The ocean […]
Living Shorelines vs. Concrete Coasts: Why Nature Is the Best Engineer We’ve Ever Ignored
I grew up in a fishing town where the shoreline was never still. Tides rose and fell, storms reshaped beaches, and salt marshes quietly did their work without anyone calling it infrastructure. As a kid, I did not think of those places as systems or defenses. They were just part of life. It took years […]
What Offshore Engineers Wish Coastal Homeowners Knew About the Rising Tide
As someone who has spent much of my career designing offshore systems and monitoring ocean environments, I have seen firsthand how the rising tide affects both industry and communities. Yet one thing surprises me time and again. Many coastal homeowners do not fully understand how dynamic and powerful the shoreline really is. Living near the […]
Cooking Like the Coast: Exploring Mi’kmaq and Acadian Traditions Through Sustainable Seafood
Living along the coast of Nova Scotia means the ocean becomes part of your routine in ways you do not always expect. For me, the connection shows up not only in my work as a marine technology entrepreneur but also in my kitchen. Cooking has always been a way for me to stay grounded, and […]
Reef Tanks at Home, Global Impact at Work: Translating Micro Experiments into Macro Solutions
I have always been fascinated by the natural world, but few things have taught me as much about systems, balance, and resilience as maintaining reef tanks at home. On the surface, reef tanks are beautiful hobbyist displays filled with vibrant corals and colorful fish. But for anyone who has managed one, they quickly realize that […]
How AI is Revolutionizing Sustainable Fisheries Management
Over the past two decades, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges facing the fishing industry. From overfishing to climate change, the pressures on our oceans and freshwater systems have never been greater. Sustainable fisheries management has become critical not only for the health of the environment but also for the livelihoods of millions of people […]
What Small Coastal Communities Can Teach the World About Sustainability
When people talk about sustainability, the conversation often turns to large-scale solutions. We think of global climate agreements, massive infrastructure projects, or cutting-edge technologies. But in my experience, some of the most powerful lessons about living sustainably come not from boardrooms or research labs, but from small coastal communities. These are places where people live […]
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 […]