Dr. Greg Stone is Chief Ocean Scientist for The Metals Company, where he is responsible for finding sustainable ways to extract metal-rich nodules from the seafloor of the Pacific Ocean for the global transition to renewable energy. Greg understands the trade offsHe is also President of Ocean Renaissance, his consulting firm and co-founder of his non profit Poletopoleconservation.org. Previously he was EVP-Chief Ocean Scientist for Conservation International; Senior Science Advisor to the UN Special Envoy for Oceans; Oceans Chair for the World Economic Forum; Senior VP for New England Aquarium; and Research Scientist with top secret clearance for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Greg is a Globally celebrated oceanographer with every award for diving and clean science and conservation available. His 12,000 dives for research investigation give him unparalleled knowledge of the ocean and its life. Greg has published hundreds of scientific and popular articles, four books, documentaries for Discovery and National Geographic, a TED talk, Davos lecture, and numerous radio and television appearances. Greg research and thought leadership targets finding ways for humans to use the oceans sustainably. Greg’s high scientific credentials and extensive international policy and bussness experience makes him in very high demand for board positions, public speaking and consulting.
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