Jeremy McKane

Jeremy McKane is the Founder and CEO of Ocean Currency Network (OCN.ai), a blockchain-enabled platform dedicated to sharing oceanic data and promoting the conservation of marine environments. His work focuses on creating a nature-based economy that incentivizes countries to protect their ocean resources rather than exploit them. This initiative aims to quantify the true value of protected marine areas and facilitate the monetization of ocean life, thereby encouraging sustainable practices among coastal nations.13

In addition to his role at OCN.ai, McKane is an accomplished artist and a member of The Explorers Club. He has been involved in various initiatives, including co-founding Ultramarine, an annual summit on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island that gathers leaders from diverse fields to discuss ocean conservation strategies. His artistic background informs his approach to environmental activism, emphasizing the importance of combining creativity with technology to address ocean health challenges.123

McKane's vision for OCN.ai includes leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the collection and analysis of ocean data, aiming to process up to one billion measurements per day. This data-driven approach is intended to empower communities and stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding ocean management and conservation efforts.23