Virtual Oceans: Where Conservation Meets Cutting Edge Tech The ocean's plight has been well documented for decades. Overfishing, pollution, and climate change have ravaged marine ecosystems. Dr.
Erika Woolsey, a marine biologist and CEO of The Hydrous, is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to connect people with the ocean. Woolsey's work is revolutionary. With over 2.
75 million "virtual divers" under her belt, she has proven that immersive tech can educate and foster empathy for the marine environment.