The Tech CEO Making Ocean Conservation Investable | Jeremy McKane

In the fifth episode of The Turtle Talks, 15-year-old host Sienna interviews Jeremy McKane, founder and CEO of Ocean AI, ocean conservation entrepreneur, technologist, artist, and underwater photographer. Based in Dallas, Jeremy shares his unique journey from capturing wildlife through a camera lens to building cutting-edge technology that combines artificial intelligence and satellite observation to value ecosystem services.

Key Topics:

• The Power of Art and Experience: How immersive art installations like LUCiD use real-time brainwaves to help people connect with environmental challenges and inspire behavioural change.

• Valuing Ecosystem Services: How Ocean AI leverages satellite data to measure blue carbon and ocean health in real time.

• Stacking Your Passions: Jeremy’s advice for young change-makers: rather than picking a single path, combine diverse interests across art, tech, and conservation to become a "translator" who drives real impact.

Sound Bites:

• "Nobody pays for what they can't prove. We make the ocean visible and provable."
• "The world doesn't need another specialist. It needs translators. So stack your passions. That's your superpower."
• "Nature knows how to heal the planet, the ocean. Our job is to just get out of the way, fund it, and make sure that it happens."