Cameron McNatt

Cameron loves the ocean, incredible technology, and working with others to make the world slightly better. Since 2016, as Managing Director, he and co-founder Chris Retzler have led Mocean Energy in developing novel ocean energy technologies with applications in O&G, power for islands, and other sectors. He has a Master of Ocean Engineering from Oregon State University and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. Before undertaking these post-graduate studies, Cameron worked as a naval architect writing software for ship simulations.

James Sutherland

Dr. James Sutherland is a Technical Director and the Team Leader for the Coastal and Seabed Processes teams within the Coasts and Oceans group. He is an internationally known specialist in coastal and marine processes with 30 years of postdoctoral experience. His areas of expertise include sediment transport, scour around structures, coastal erosion, and beach management. He has worked on projects in over 20 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Americas.

Rigs to Reefs: How Offshore Oil Platforms Could Prevent the Next Great Ocean Extinction

The blog explores how repurposing decommissioned offshore oil platforms into artificial reefs could help combat ocean acidification and protect marine life. The initiative highlights the potential for innovative, sustainable solutions to preserve marine ecosystems and prevent further environmental degradation.