Mark Dalio is the Founder and Co-CEO of OceanX, where he spearheads the organization’s strategic vision and leads its mission to explore the ocean and bring it back to the world. Mark is responsible for organizational strategy, charting opportunities for impact and growth, overseeing OceanX’s educational initiatives, shepherding brand and marketing activities, and leading regional expansion activities in Asia. Alongside his Co-CEO, Mark also leads development and partnership cultivation for the organization, with a focus on ensuring that new opportunities support OceanX’s strategic objectives. His work has positioned OceanX as an industry leader in oceanic research, science, education, and filmmaking and galvanized a new generation of ocean enthusiasts and conservationists. In 2013, Mark launched Alucia Productions, now part of OceanX, to use vivid cinematography and compelling media to tell stories of scientific discovery and exploration and bring the ocean to life for audiences worldwide. A visionary director, producer and storyteller, Mark has led partnerships with top production companies to develop numerous stunning ocean media, including, the BBC-OceanX produced giant screen film, Oceans: Our Blue Planet and David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. Most recently, Mark served as an executive producer on the documentary series OceanXplorers, which debuted on the National Geographic Channel in 2024, and is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.