We are a unique group of full-stack software developers, marine scientists, and geospatial analysts with over 60 years of collective experience. We have worked in over 2 dozen countries, developing and deploying software solutions for marine planning, conservation and management. We partner directly with national governments to help gather information on ocean uses, then feed these directly into planning processes that result in place-based regulations that promote sustainable ocean uses and protection of vulnerable ecosystems. As scientists and technologists that are embedded in large-scale planning processes, we have a deep understanding of human-computer interactions, and the types of participatory planning tools used by a wide variety of stakeholders across the globe.