On Wednesday, October 25th, SeaKeepers hosted its 25th Anniversary Celebration during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Thank you to all who joined us to commemorate 25 years of promoting oceanographic research, conservation, and education in partnership with the yachting community. Visit our event gallery and watch the keynote video about the SeaKeepers story below.
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Board Members: Michael T. Moore (Chairman Emeritus), Patty Elkus (Vice Chair), Jay Wade (Board Chair), Norma Trease & Mark Luther |
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Underwater Dive Cleanup with SeaExperience |
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Virtual Reality Experience |
Featured at the 25th anniversary event, step into SeaKeepers' immersive virtual reality experience. In just nine minutes, you'll embark on three very different types of expeditions:The 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project, the Goliath Grouper Aggregation Research, and an Underwater Dive Cleanup. Click the button below to get ready for a journey that combines adventure, conservation and awe-inspiring wonders of the ocean.
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SeaKeepers Supports the United World Challenge |
SeaKeepers is a proud supporter of Tez Steinberg, Chief Engine Officer of The United World Challenge. The Challenge is a 4-month long, 5000-mile journey from Australia to Hawai'i to raise awareness and funds in support of solving the ocean plastic problem. Tez will be towing a SeaKeepers' Neuston Net to advance marine research while on his mission. Click below to learn more and support the mission.
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Jay Wade, Chairman of SeaKeepers, Fabien Cousteau, and Julian Chang, President of SeaKeepers Asia at TOCS 2022. |
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The Ocean Collective Summit |
The Ocean Collective Summit (TOCS), hosted by SeaKeepers Asia which is held during the Blue Water EduFest, returned to ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore on November 2nd – 3rd. Fabien Cousteau, Founder of The Ocean Learning Center, was keynote speaker. TOCS's purpose is to inspire innovative ocean solutions and unite global experts for marine conservation discussions. Click below to learn more about the two-day conference.
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On November 30th, SeaKeepers will host its third webinar on the Yacht Donation Program with Steve Rizzone & Dick Seidenspinner from the SeaKeepers' Donation Team. To register for the upcoming webinar, please click below.
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CITIZEN SCIENCE & AT-SEA RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS |
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Seabed 2030 Project
July, 2023
SeaKeepers welcomed vessels Squalo, Seahawk, Ca’d’zan, and Ca’d’zan's tender to our DISCOVERY Yacht Program by installing Seabed 2030 loggers on board to map the ocean floor.
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Goliath Grouper Aggregation Research
August 2023
SeaKeepers assisted Ocean First Institute on multiple expeditions in August and September to conduct research on Goliath Grouper Aggregations aboard DISCOVERY Yachts Sea Level and Chantal in Boca Grande, Florida.
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Juvenile White Shark Tracking
August 18th-19th, 2023
SeaKeepers assisted the California State University Long Beach Shark Lab to investigate the population of juvenile white sharks in Carpinteria, CA, aboard DISCOVERY Yacht Valkyrie.
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SeaKeepers Becomes Trusted Node
September 27th, 2023
SeaKeepers is proud to announce its position as a Trusted Node with the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) for crowdsourced bathymetry. We are recognized as the twelfth Trusted Node to contribute data.
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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS |
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Teacher Workshop with Frost Science |
From September 29th - October 1st, SeaKeepers hosted a Teacher Workshop in collaboration with Frost Science in South Florida. Joined by 13 middle and high school teachers from Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, the workshop featured marine science activities and engaged the support of DISCOVERY Yacht River Queen and SeaExperience.
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Coastal Classroom
August 1st, 2023
SeaKeepers visited Morningside Park for a “Coastal Classroom” session with 11 students from the Barry CHAMPS-CROP programs to talk about marine pollution.
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Floating Classroom
September 12th, 2023
SeaKeepers joined Blue Scholars Initiative for the first partnered floating classroom of the school year with 22 fourth-grade students from St. Stevens Episcopal Day School.
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Proclamation from the City of Miami
September 14th, 2023
SeaKeepers received an official Proclamation from the City of Miami for our considerable efforts in improving local ecosystem health through community involvement.
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International Coastal Cleanup Day
September 16th, 2023
SeaKeepers participated in International Coastal Cleanup Day, the world’s largest, one-day volunteer effort for our oceans and waterways with 38 volunteers.
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YATCO Supports SeaKeepers Mission |
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SeaKeepers was proud to have recognized YATCO as the official Platinum Sponsor for the 25th Anniversary Celebration, Bal de la Mer on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. We appreciate YATCO's investment in our mission that enables us to continue engaging the yachting community in ocean conservation, research, education, and exploration.
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New Marina Partners
SeaKeepers is proud to announce our very first marina partners in the South Pacific!
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We are happy to announce SeaKeepers has our first Marina Partner in the South Pacific. Coral Sea Marina is an award-winning Clean Marina Level III/ Fish Friendly Marina located at the heart of the Whitsundays. These accreditations are the driving force behind their commitment to educating people on protecting our marine environment.
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Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard |
We are happy to announce our 2nd Marina Partner in the South Pacific, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard. We are thrilled to be partnered with a marina that has set the benchmark worldwide for its commitment to environmental improvements in the industry.
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Visit our media page and read about current SeaKeepers programming
by clicking on the logos.
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The International SeaKeepers Society | www.seakeepers.org
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