Citizen Science Engagement - June 2025

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Multiple Vessels
Vessels and locations listed below by program activity.
June 2025

Introduction

The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) proudly recognizes the following DISCOVERY Vessels for their involvement in Citizen Science initiatives throughout June 2025. Our Citizen Science program engages yacht owners, boaters, and crew in global ocean conservation by supporting marine research through data collection during regular voyages. These meaningful expeditions do not require scientists onboard and instead rely on community participation to contribute to ongoing oceanographic research and environmental monitoring efforts.

Seabed 2030 Project

The following DISCOVERY Vessels enrolled in support of the Seabed 2030 initiative, helping to map the ocean floor in support of The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project.

Vessel Name Location Chapter
Salome Washington HQ
Wavelength Key Largo HQ
Rainbow Child Queensland SP

ORCA OceanWatchers

The following DISCOVERY Vessels enrolled in support of ORCA OceanWatchers, a citizen science program that uses a mobile app and online training to help participants collect data on whales, dolphins, and porpoises. This data supports marine habitat monitoring and the identification of key areas for protection.

Vessel Name Location Chapter
Jacana United Kingdom UK
Salome Washington HQ
Neo South Pacific South Pacific
Vancouver 1 Victoria South Pacific
Freedom Newport HQ

CoralWatch

The following DISCOVERY Vessels enrolled in support of CoralWatch by recording coral health using a standardized color chart. These observations help track bleaching events and support global reef conservation efforts.

Vessel Name Location Chapter
Salome Washington HQ
Rainbow Child Queensland South Pacific
Freedom Newport HQ
818 South Pacific South Pacific

We would also like to acknowledge the following individuals for their valuable contributions to this project:
Alexis Podskarbi, Julianna Kopp, Victoria Lahey, Amy Tune, and Stella Bilder.

Eyesea

The following DISCOVERY Vessels enrolled in support of Eyesea by capturing geotagged images of marine pollution such as plastics, oil spills, and debris. This data helps map pollution sources and informs cleanup and prevention strategies.

Vessel Name Location Chapter
Jacana United Kingdom UK
Vancouver 1 Victoria South Pacific
Nyla South Pacific South Pacific

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