Protecting Our Oceans One Vessel at A Time
BY IVONNE GAMBOA
The International SeaKeepers Society is
deployment, Educational Outreach events,
at the frontline of ocean conservation and
and Community Engagement activities.
continuously working towards their motto of
SeaKeepers collaborates with numerous
“Research. Educate. Protect and Restore.”
organizations, academic institutions, and
SeaKeepers is a non-profit organization
government agencies in order to accomplish
dedicated to the facilitation of oceanographic
its DISCOVERY Yacht missions. SeaKeepers
research, conservation, and education
staff works closely with vessel owners and
through direct involvement with the boating
crew to coordinate research and outreach
community. SeaKeepers enables vessels to
activities that reflect each owner’s ocean-re-
take full advantage of their unique ability to
lated interests. The extensive DISCOVERY
visit every corner of the world by advancing
Yacht Fleet has provided support to ocean
marine science aboard private vessels and
conservation in all corners of the world and
raising awareness about global ocean issues.
is recognized in numerous scientific articles
The DISCOVERY Yacht Program is the
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published by Program Partners.
organization’s foremost initiative in accom-
A key area of focus in 2021 has been the
plishing their mission and goals. The program
effects of carbon emissions and with the
is comprised of Scientist-led Expeditions,
upcoming launch of SeaKeepers’ dedicated
Citizen Science which includes instrument
website this month and the Guide to Green
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