Who We Are
Our Story
ProtectedSeas began in 2015 when a small but dedicated team joined together to support ocean conservation efforts globally. The goal was to develop innovative technology solutions to raise awareness of critical marine protected areas.
Today, the ProtectedSeas team has developed the most comprehensive resource of regulatory information of marine protected areas in the world and offers a one-of-a-kind marine monitoring solution to enhance awareness of and compliance with ocean protections globally.
The Team
Today, our team includes a talented mix of software developers, attorneys, GIS specialists, and communications and engagement experts with backgrounds in marine science.
Brendan Tougher
Director of Ocean Program, Co-Founder (M2)
Virgil Zetterlind
Director of ProtectedSeas
Deirdre Brannigan
Engagement, Outreach, and Partnership Liaison (Navigator)
Jennifer Sletten
Lead Attorney (Navigator)
Timothe Vincent
Lead GIS and Data Management (Navigator)
Alex Driedger
Lead Analytics & Geospatial Integrations (Navigator)
Samantha King
Senior Scientist (M2)
Claire Colegrove
Attorney (Navigator)
Bryant Irawan
Fullstack Software Engineer (M2)
Marina Bozinovic
GIS Analyst (Navigator)
Ford Brodeur
Staff Writer and Researcher
Annie Reisewitz
Communications & Media Relations Consultant
News & Publications
Navigator regulatory data underpins a major study in Science
Illegal fishing is often assumed to be widespread in MPAs due to strong incentives to poach and the high cost of enforcement. A new global study combining ProtectedSeas Navigator regulatory information and Global Fishing Watch detected fishing activity tells a...
Navigator data contributes to UNESCO IOC State of the Ocean Report 2024
ProtectedSeas Navigator data contributed to a chapter in the recently published United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) State of the Oceans Report (StOR) 2024. The chapter, entitled...
Application of a New Shore-Based Vessel Traffic Monitoring System Within San Francisco Bay
Application of a New Shore-Based Vessel Traffic Monitoring System Within San Francisco Bay
Our Partners
To support ocean conservation globally, we work with universities, marine conservation, and governmental organizations in the US and abroad to drive innovation, awareness and support for information solutions for marine conservation and protection. Because if you don’t have the information you need, how can you support the oceans upon which all life depends?
Work with us
Contact us to learn more about our work, request a demonstration, or to discuss partnership opportunities.
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