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.

Virgil Zetterlind
Director and Software Lead

Brendan Tougher
M2 Product Manager

Deirdre Brannigan
Communications & Community Engagement Liaison

Claire Colegrove
Attorney

Samantha Cope
M2 Data Management and Applications

Alex Driedger
Senior GIS Analyst & Digital Media Producer

Nicole Raudsepp
Legal Ocean Analyst

Annie Reisewitz
Communications & Media Relations Consultant

Jennifer Sletten
Lead Attorney

Timothe Vincent
Lead GIS and Data Management
News & Publications
ProtectedSeas staff helps inform US Offshore Wind Energy Atlas
Offshore wind energy is on the way to becoming a significant U.S. renewable energy source. Recently, Anna-Katharina von Krauland co-authored the US offshore wind energy atlas. “The ProtectedSeas dataset provides an intuitive and integrated resource for understanding...
Guidance on marine protected area protection level assignments when faced with unknown regulatory information
Guidance on marine protected area protection level assignments when faced with unknown regulatory information
Beyond the boundaries: How regulation-centered marine protected area information improves ocean protection assessments
Beyond the boundaries: How regulation-centered marine protected area information improves ocean protection assessments
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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