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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ubiquitous | Australia | South Pacific |
| Lucky Jonny | Fiji | South Pacific |
| Jadamama | Fiji | South Pacific |
| Southern Belle | US | HQ |
| CV 20-Punta del Este | UK | |
| CV 21- Seattle | UK | |
| CV 22- Oban | UK | |
| CV 23- Gyeongnam | UK | |
| CV 25- London Buisness School | UK | |
| CV 26- Washington DC | UK | |
| CV 27- GOSH | UK | |
| CV 28- Qingdao | UK | |
| CV 29- Warrant | UK | |
| CV 30- Unicef | UK |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CV 20-Punta del Este | UK | |
| CV 21- Seattle | Cabo | UK |
| CV 22- Oban | Whitsundays | UK |
| CV 23- Gyeongnam | UK | |
| CV 25- London Buisness Scholl | UK | |
| CV 26- Washington DC | UK | |
| CV 28- Qingdao | UK | |
| CV 29- Warrant | UK | |
| CV 30- Unicef | UK |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Duiker | Fiji | South Pacific |
| Makoro | South Pacific | |
| Jadamama | South Pacific |
We would also like to acknowledge the following individuals for their valuable contributions to this project:
Daniela Lo Surdo, Selena West, Chloe Wattam, Renee McGuigan, Ashley Passen, Anlje Ahrens, Sarah Hart
Neuston Net Research Collective
The following DISCOVERY Vessels enrolled in support of the Neuston Net Research Collective by collecting samples of neustonic organisms, plankton, algae, plastics, or seawater. These data contribute to studies on ocean surface biodiversity and pollution.
| Vessel Name | Location | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Hind | South Floirda | HQ |
eDNA Shark Monitoring
The following DISCOVERY Vessels enrolled in support of environmental DNA (eDNA) research aimed at conserving critically endangered white sharks and other lamnids in the Mediterranean. Sampling helps improve understanding of shark distribution, while oceanographic modeling and citizen science expand monitoring efforts.
| Vessel Name | Location | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| B’Leve | UK | UK |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CV 20-Punta del Este | UK | |
| CV 21- Seattle | UK | |
| CV 22- Oban | UK | |
| CV 23- Gyeongnam | UK | |
| CV 25- London Buisness School | UK | |
| CV 26- Washington DC | UK | |
| CV 27- GOSH | UK | |
| CV 28- Qingdao | UK | |
| CV 29- Warrant | UK | |
| CV 30- Unicef | UK |
