Captain Red
Dr. Pep Charusanti PhD
Heidi Barrenger
Founder, Board Chair & Captain
Christopher Redman guides overall direction and long-range planning, drawing on experience in expedition operations and field documentation.
Heidi Barrenger
Dr. Pep Charusanti PhD
Heidi Barrenger
Operations Director & Oceania Board Member
Heidi Barrenger supports organisational operations and expedition logistics, contributing to planning and coordination across programmes.
Dr. Pep Charusanti PhD
Dr. Pep Charusanti PhD
Dr. Pep Charusanti PhD
Scientific Director & European Board Member
Dr. Charusanti supports research methodology and the development of consistent data collection practices.
Julius Arscott
Julius Arscott
Dr. Pep Charusanti PhD
Public Advocacy, Community Stewardship & Canadian Board Member
Julius Arscott contributes a public service perspective that informs programme alignment and organisational awareness.
James Fountain
Julius Arscott
James Fountain
Sustainability Director & USA Board Member
James Fountain supports long-range sustainability planning and programme alignment.
Whiskey
Julius Arscott
James Fountain
Director of Morale
Whiskey contributes to crew wellbeing during extended deployments through a steady onboard presence.
Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte
Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte
Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte
Expedition Ambassador for Community Impact & Inclusion
Advises on inclusive engagement and accessibility.
Roy Mulder
Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte
Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte
Digital Media, Storytelling & Community Outreach Advisor
Advises on digital storytelling, and public engagement for expedition projects.
Fabien Cousteau
Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte
Fabien Cousteau
Exploration & Public Engagement
Advises on exploration planning and public connection.
Joe Grabowski
Joanna Klekowicz
Fabien Cousteau
Education & Expedition Outreach
Advises on expedition-linked education design.
Joanna Klekowicz
Joanna Klekowicz
Joanna Klekowicz
Community & Organizational Development Advisor
Advises on organisational development and stakeholder collaboration.
Dove Joans
Joanna Klekowicz
Joanna Klekowicz
Cetacean Culture & Ethical Storytelling
Advises on marine mammal perspectives and responsible storytelling.
Erden Eruc
Andrew (A.J.) Pearson
Andrew (A.J.) Pearson
Human Endurance & Expedition Risk
Advises on expedition pacing and risk awareness.
Andrew (A.J.) Pearson
Andrew (A.J.) Pearson
Andrew (A.J.) Pearson
Seafloor Mapping & Hydrographic Operations
Advises on survey design and leads expedition hydrographic operations.
Laurence Smith
Andrew (A.J.) Pearson
Laurence Smith
Culture, Leadership & Human Stewardship
Advises on team structure and organisational development.
Captain Paul Watson
Captain Paul Watson
Captain Paul Watson
Expedition & Maritime Operations
Advises on maritime operations and expedition planning.
Our Privateers
Captain Paul Watson
Captain Paul Watson
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.
Kelly Walsh
Captain Paul Watson
Jeremy McKane
Subsea & Technical Operations
Advises on subsea systems and deployment planning.
Jeremy McKane
Josie the Kraken
Jeremy McKane
Technology & Development Advisor
Advises on data systems and platform scaling.
Josie the Kraken
Josie the Kraken
Josie the Kraken
Morale & Culture
Supports team culture and continuity.
Jean Lemire O.C.
Josie the Kraken
Josie the Kraken
Expedition Science & Climate Research
Advises on long-term expedition science planning.
George Kourounis
George Kourounis
George Kourounis
Extreme Environments & Field Safety
Advises on operations in demanding environments.
Jesse Evans
George Kourounis
George Kourounis
Business Development & Strategic Growth
Advises on partnership development and organisational growth.
Dr Sylvia Earle PhD
Dr. Dyhia Belhabib PhD
Dr. Dyhia Belhabib PhD
Advisor, Ocean Science & Conservation
Advises on ocean science priorities and conservation context.
Dr. Dyhia Belhabib PhD
Dr. Dyhia Belhabib PhD
Dr. Dyhia Belhabib PhD
Advisor, Fisheries Science & Enforcement
Advises on fisheries science and maritime enforcement systems.
Gaelin Rosenwaks
Dr. Dyhia Belhabib PhD
Dr. Victoria Hill PhD
Advisor, Marine Research Ethics
Advises on ethical marine research practice and field protocols.
Dr. Victoria Hill PhD
Dr. Martin T. Nweeia DMD
Dr. Victoria Hill PhD
Advisor, Oceanographic Dynamics
Advises on oceanographic dynamics and ecosystem change.
Eric Herrera
Dr. Martin T. Nweeia DMD
Dr. Martin T. Nweeia DMD
Advisor, Applied Biotechnology & Environmental Science
Advises on applied biotechnology and field methodology.
Dr. Martin T. Nweeia DMD
Dr. Martin T. Nweeia DMD
Dr. Martin T. Nweeia DMD
Advisor, Arctic & Indigenous Collaboration
Advises on Arctic research and collaboration approaches.
Dr. Tom Woodcock PhD
Dr. Tom Woodcock PhD
Dr. Tom Woodcock PhD
Advisor, Ecological Stewardship
Advises on ecological stewardship and long-term change.
John Higley
Dr. Tom Woodcock PhD
Dr. Tom Woodcock PhD
Advisor, Molecular Monitoring
Advises on molecular monitoring and environmental genomics.
Kelsey & Josie
Kelsey & Josie
Kelsey & Josie
Associate Producer & Office Manager
Supports production coordination and internal logistics.
Jeff
Kelsey & Josie
Kelsey & Josie
Operations & Finance Manager
Oversees budgeting, logistics, and financial coordination.
Sarah
Kelsey & Josie
Sarah
Social Media & Communications Manager
Manages digital communications and public-facing updates.
Privateer Space
The Paul Walker Foundation
Privateer Space
Supports satellite-based vessel tracking and data analysis.
Mission Blue
The Paul Walker Foundation
Privateer Space
Collaborates on ocean awareness and research communication.
The Paul Walker Foundation
The Paul Walker Foundation
Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants
Supports youth engagement and community initiatives.
Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants
Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants
Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants
Facilitates educational broadcasts linking expeditions with classrooms.
EQO
Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants
OCN AI
Provides environmental genomics and biomonitoring analysis.
OCN AI
Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants
OCN AI
Supports ocean monitoring and analytical insight.
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