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About

A clearer operating picture for marine teams.

Ocean Intelligence makes marine information easier to use in real operational decisions.

How we started

Giving marine operators a clearer picture to work from.

Ocean Intelligence was created because the problem in marine operations is rarely a lack of data. It is the opposite: too many systems, feeds and forecasts that are hard to use together when timing matters.

We combine marine science, oceanographic modelling and production-grade data delivery so aquaculture, coastal operations and monitoring teams can work from one clearer operational picture.

From Nelson, New Zealand, we stay close to the environments where thresholds, changing conditions and practical decisions have real consequences.

Partnership

Ocean Intelligence is built on the combination of Cawthron and Oceanum: strong marine science, strong modelling and systems that can be trusted in the field.

How We Work

A small set of operating principles shapes the product.

Scientific Rigour

Data quality is treated as a baseline, not a nice-to-have.

Practical Utility

We design for decisions and workflows, not just display.

Environmental Stewardship

We help teams operate with stronger environmental awareness.

Team

The team behind Ocean Intelligence.

The company brings together commercial delivery, physical oceanography and platform engineering.

Joel Bowater

Joel Bowater

Chief Executive Officer

Joel leads commercial strategy, customer development and product direction, with a background spanning applied marine science and technology commercialisation.

Gabriel Valente

Gabriel Valente

Chief Technology Officer

Gabriel leads platform architecture, data integration and product delivery across Ocean Intelligence's applications and services.

Dr. Peter McComb

Dr. Peter McComb

Director

Peter is a physical oceanographer with 30+ years in applied science and ocean-based entrepreneurship.

Dr. Dave Johnson

Dr. Dave Johnson

Technical Advisor

Dave is a physical oceanographer and platform architect with deep experience in numerical modelling, forecasting systems and environmental data platforms.