Dr. Chris Whidden is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University and the DeepSense/COVE Digital Ocean Research Chair. He has expertise in algorithm development, data science, machine learning and optimization with a focus on bioinformatics and ocean research. Chris is particularly interested in practical collaborative applied research with ocean scientists and industry partners to help translate AI technology research and development to practical, responsible uses such as monitoring and protecting at-risk species of fish with video and acoustics to encourage clean energy generation and carbon dioxide removal.