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April 10, 2026

From Geophysics to Global Fishing: CEO Richard Wright Featured in SeafoodSource

Ocean Advisor is pleased to announce a recent SeafoodSource feature on our CEO, Richard Wright, PhD. The article details how Richard leveraged his 20 years of oil and gas geophysical leadership experience to develop groundbreaking predictive AI solutions for the seafood industry.

Scientific Accuracy in an Uncertain Ocean

Richard recognized that data-driven scientific methods used in geophysics could address the fishing industry's primary challenge: harvesting uncertainty.

While the ocean remains largely a mystery, Richard explains that moving the needle of understanding by even a small percentage provides a material advantage.

“We need to figure out enough to make a prediction that's within a certain uncertainty,” Wright told SeafoodSource. “That's our approach.”

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability

The article highlights how Ocean Advisor's proprietary Daily Species Probability Maps convert complex geophysical data into actionable insights for captains. The focus extends beyond increasing catch to achieving significant efficiency gains:

  • Fuel Savings: Clients have reported over a 30 percent reduction in vessel fuel consumption per kilogram of catch.
  • Reduced Impact: Shorter tow times and more targeted fishing help minimize the overall environmental footprint.
  • Effort Dispersion: Data enables fleets to distribute activity, preventing over-concentration in specific areas.

By applying a rigorous scientific approach, Ocean Advisor supports a more profitable and sustainable global seafood market.

Read the full interview at SeafoodSource.

About Ocean Advisor

Ocean Advisor provides scientific AI-driven predictive fishing technology that helps commercial fleets make smarter location decisions, reduce operational costs, and improve fishing efficiency worldwide.