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Research,educate, protect and restore


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ounded in Monaco in 1998, The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) began as a group of yacht owners who realised they shared more than just a passion for yachting


and were also concerned about the deteriorating condition of the world’s oceans. The organisation‘s initial focus was the development and use of instrumentation on yachts to monitor marine conditions throughout the world’s oceans. Today the primary focus of SeaKeepers’ efforts is the DISCOVERY Yacht Program.


DISCOVERY yachts are privately owned vessels which facilitate programming by providing access to the ocean for scientist-led expeditions, citizen science trips, educational outreach events, and community engagement activities. The degree of participation can vary from a 10-minute instrument deployment en route to the next port, to an afternoon outreach trip with children, to week-long expeditions with a team of researchers and scientists.


Essential to facilitating programming is continually identifying vessels to support conservation and research efforts around the world. In addition to scientific research, educational outreach focuses on student populations from kindergarten to high school and provides hands-on experiences aboard vessels. Since 2015, over 2,700 students have directly benefited from direct engagement and/or the use of SeaKeepers lesson plans, presentations, and other available media.


“SeaKeepers was the only organisation I found that you can actually participate in and do


something meaningful.” STEVE MARCIN, OWNER


In 2021, SeaKeepers continued its expansion with a footprint in the United Kingdom and Southern France. By developing its mission throughout Europe, an opportunity to participate in the many local yachting communities and involve vessel owners and crew to join the DISCOVERY yacht fleet provides enormous potential for growth.


“I want to do something that’s on my terms that I enjoy doing that is a good cause. Whilst researching, most organisations I found only ask for money, but SeaKeepers was the only organisation I found that you can actually participate and do something meaningful,” says owner of DISCOVERY Yacht Cabrillo, Steve Marcin.


“So now I get the best of both worlds; I can use my boat, which I love, while also getting the chance to use it for a good cause and help others that are more schooled in ocean conservation to make my coast a better place.”


Like many other non-profit organizations, SeaKeepers primarily relies on donations to operate and facilitate its operations. Through the generosity of donors, support is received with contributions to our specialised fundraising campaigns, attendance at ticketed events, and in-kind donations of vessels to the charity.


In working with industry partners,


SeaKeepers is able to accept donated vessels that will


eliminate your ownership cost and reduce your tax burden.


“The yacht donation program is a vital component in our mission to protect and restore the world’s oceans,” says SeaKeepers’ Chairman, Jay Wade. “Yacht donations provide donors and yacht brokers with a great alternative to the time and expense involved in selling a vessel. Donors benefit by reducing their carrying costs and obtaining a reasonable tax donation from a safe, reputable charity. Yacht brokers benefit from the ability to help their customers exit yacht ownership quickly and cost-effectively, as well as having access to competitively priced inventory for sale and charter. All of these features combine to create a win- win-win situation for SeaKeepers, donors, and brokers.”


To learn more about how you can join SeaKeepers, please download our application form and become a DISCOVERY Vessel or learn more on our website www.seakeepers.org


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