Erika (Montague) Heine

Chief Technologist, Schmidt Marine Technology Partners

Dr. Erika Montague is an ocean innovation specialist with experience as an oceanographer, explorer, submersible pilot and evangelist of technology for a healthier ocean. She advises diversified stakeholders on strategic development, investment and communication of ocean-related technology to meet the needs of science, government, and industry. Dr. Montague has led projects to study bioluminescent life forms, marine debris, and test underwater technologies from the surface to the deepest parts of the ocean.