Katie Sheahan, SeaKeepers' Science Liaison and members of the Crowdsourced Bathymetry Working Group. | |
Norma Trease, SeaKeepers' Board Member, presenting at the Map the Gaps Symposium. | |
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Map the Gaps Symposium
From November 6th- 8th, Science Liaison Katie Sheahan and Board Member Norma Trease represented SeaKeepers at the Map the Gaps Symposium in Monaco. Held at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco, the symposium focused on new technologies and solutions, as well as the IHO-led citizen science effort to gather depth data using crowdsourced bathymetry.
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SeaKeepers at Winterfest Family Fun Day 2023 | On November 19th, SeaKeepers' Education team participated in the annual Stoked On Salt Conservation Village as a part of the Winterfest 2023 Family Fun Day. This community event was attended by over 7,000 locals and visitors who were welcomed by over 50 organizations working in outreach, education, and community assistance. | |
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SeaKeepers' Director of International Relations,
Gill Rodrigues.
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From November 30th - December 13th, SeaKeepers' Director of International Relations, Gill Rodrigues, represented SeaKeepers at COP28 UAE. "The energy at COP28 was extraordinary; the eyes of the world were on the discussions taking place and you could see representatives from all over the world ready to talk, share ideas, and work together for solutions for our planet." | | |
Antigua Yacht Charter Show | From December 4th - 9th, SeaKeepers' Program Development Manager, Aubri Keith, attended the Antigua Charter Yacht Show. We established meaningful connections to promote conservation efforts with charter yachts and their crews, as well as marine vendors and organizations within the yachting industry. | |
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On Wednesday, February 14th, The International SeaKeepers Society and Moore & Co. PA are hosting guests for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres at J’Adore Sea La Vie. The event is by invitation only and will require RSVP confirmation. For additional information, contact Aubri Keith at 850.345.2245 or via email at events@seakeepers.org. | |
CITIZEN SCIENCE & AT-SEA RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS | |
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Seabed 2030 Project
October 2023
SeaKeepers welcomed vessels Sequel, Unbridled, Zephyr II, Skipjack Wilma Lee, Kailua, Pakia Tea, and Ballyhoo Media's B2 to our Citizen Science fleet.
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Pollution Response & Source Tracking in Biscayne Bay
December 19th, 2023
SeaKeepers assisted Miami Waterkeeper's science team aboard the vessel, DISCOVERY, to evaluate the health of the seagrass beds located near popular recreation sites in Biscayne Bay.
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Seabed 2030 Project
December 2023
SeaKeepers welcomed vessels Kif Kif, Aba, Firebird, Arrow of Ayr, and Dolce Vita to our fleet of Citizen Scientists mapping the ocean floor.
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Oceanic Manta Ray Surveys with Manta Watch New Zealand
January 3rd -5th, 202
The SeaKeepers' South Pacific chapter assisted Manta Watch NZ aboard the DY Saluté, to conduct oceanic manta ray surveys off Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand.
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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS | | |
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SeaKeepers x Canvas of the Wild Present the "Wildscapes Unveiled" Mural Project | |
In partnership with the talented team at Canvas of the Wild, SeaKeepers is excited to present the “Wildscapes Unveiled” educational outreach project. Our goal is to invite South Florida students to explore three vital native environments; the Everglades, Mangrove Forests, and the Western Central Atlantic Pelagic.
Beginning in January of 2024, the mobile displays will be showcased at Overtown Youth Center in Miami, Florida, as an ongoing local educational collaboration with SeaKeepers. Additionally, the explorable digital versions of the habitats will be accessible through the Canvas of the Wild knowledge base, with the e-workbook “Exploring South Florida Habitats,” available to the public for download globally via the SeaKeepers and Canvas of the Wild websites.
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Floating Classroom with US-School Microschool
November 6th, 2023
SeaKeepers hosted 22 students and parents from US-School Microschool for a floating classroom on Biscayne Bay aboard DISCOVERY Yacht River Queen.
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SeaKeepers x Turtl Project Cleanup at Margaret Pace Park
November 18th, 2023
SeaKeepers partnered with Turtl Project to host a cleanup at Margaret Pace Park along with 60 volunteers who came to help clean over 150 pounds of trash.
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Floating Classroom with Surf
Skate Science
December 7th, 2023
SeaKeepers hosted 24 students and chaperones from Surf Skate Science for our last floating classroom of 2023 aboard DISCOVERY Yacht River Queen.
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Monthly Morningside Park
Cleanup
January 6th, 2023
SeaKeepers hosted our first cleanup of the year at Morningside Park. We were joined by 35 volunteers who set out to clean over 200 pounds of trash.
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SeaKeepers is proud to partner with Open Water, the world's first aluminum canned water. With the goal of ocean conservation through the elimination of single-use plastics, Open Water has extended a generous grant of $10,000 USD to SeaKeepers.
This contribution from Open Water is specifically intended to amplify youth engagement within the realm of ocean conservation through SeaKeepers' educational and outreach programs. The partnership between Open Water and SeaKeepers intends to positively impact numerous students and volunteers through fostering a meaningful connection between the community and the valuable marine resources we all share.
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The International SeaKeepers Society
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