LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Founder, Board Chair & Captain

Christopher Redman guides overall direction and long-range planning, drawing on experience in expedition operations and field documentation. 

Operations Director & Oceania Board Member

Heidi Barrenger supports organisational operations and expedition logistics, contributing to planning and coordination across programmes. 

Scientific Director & European Board Member

Dr. Charusanti supports research methodology and the development of consistent data collection practices. 

Public Advocacy, Community Stewardship & Canadian Board Member  

Julius Arscott contributes a public service perspective that informs programme alignment and organisational awareness. 

Sustainability Director & USA Board Member

James Fountain supports long-range sustainability planning and programme alignment. 

Director of Morale

Whiskey contributes to crew wellbeing during extended deployments through a steady onboard presence. 

Expedition Ambassador for Community Impact & Inclusion 

Advises on inclusive engagement and accessibility. 

Strategic Partnerships & Ethical Finance Advisor

Advises on partnership strategy and financial structure. 

Exploration & Public Engagement

Advises on exploration planning and public connection. 

Education & Expedition Outreach

Advises on expedition-linked education design. 

Community & Organizational Development Advisor

Advises on organisational development and stakeholder collaboration. 

Cetacean Culture & Ethical Storytelling 

Advises on marine mammal perspectives and responsible storytelling. 

Expedition & Maritime Operations

Advises on maritime operations and expedition planning. 

Alex Fielding — Space Systems & Strategic Technology

Advises on space-based data applications. 

Steve Wozniak — Technology Ethics & Innovation Perspective

Advises on technology use and innovation context. 

Moriba Jah, PhD — Space Science & Orbital Systems

Advises on space systems supporting maritime awareness. 

Subsea & Technical Operations

Advises on subsea systems and deployment planning. 

Technology & Development Advisor

Advises on data systems and platform scaling. 

Morale & Culture

 Supports team culture and continuity. 

Expedition Science & Climate Research

Advises on long-term expedition science planning. 

Advisor, Ocean Science & Conservation 

Advises on ocean science priorities and conservation context. 

Advisor, Fisheries Science & Enforcement 

Advises on fisheries science and maritime enforcement systems. 

Advisor, Marine Research Ethics 

Advises on ethical marine research practice and field protocols. 

Advisor, Oceanographic Dynamics 

Advises on oceanographic dynamics and ecosystem change. 

Advisor, Applied Biotechnology & Environmental Science 

Advises on applied biotechnology and field methodology. 

Advisor, Arctic & Indigenous Collaboration 

Advises on Arctic research and collaboration approaches. 

Supports satellite-based vessel tracking and data analysis. 

Collaborates on ocean awareness and research communication. 

Supports youth engagement and community initiatives. 

Facilitates educational broadcasts linking expeditions with classrooms. 

Provides environmental genomics and biomonitoring analysis. 

Supports ocean monitoring and analytical insight.