Erika Montague

Erika is the chief technologist at Schmidt Marine. She is an oceanographer, explorer, and evangelist of technology for a healthier ocean, with a Ph.D. in oceanography from Johns Hopkins University. Her past research has involved work with submersibles and unmanned vehicles with a focus on the development of novel, non destructive methods for studying extreme and remote marine environments. Erika has led cruises to study bioluminescent life forms and test underwater technologies for use at the surface and down to the deepest parts of the ocean. She aims to bridge the gap between diverse stakeholders to create sustainable solutions that leverage the technology driven culture of today to empower the next generation.