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 |
|---|---|---|
| FWC Patrol Boat | Marco Island, Fl | HQ |
| Shore Thing | Australia | SP< |
| Evolution | Australia | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Knot Sure | – | HQ |
| Ataraxia | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Knot Sure | – | HQ |
| Ataraxia | UK | UK |
The Ocean Cleanup Research Programme: Tracking Plastic Pollution with AI Cameras
The following DISCOVERY Vessels enrolled in support of The Ocean Cleanup Research Programme, which uses AI-powered camera systems to monitor and map floating plastic pollution. The Automated Debris Imaging System (ADIS) captures surface imagery, identifies plastic types, and records location data that are uploaded to centralized databases when vessels return to port. These data help locate plastic hotspots and inform more effective ocean cleanup strategies.
| Vessel Name | Location | Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Ataraxia | UK | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Asia | Asia |
| Agrete | Antigua | HQ |
| Shore Thing | Australia | SP |
| Belle | Australia | SP |
| Empire | Australia | SP |
| Sir Thomas Sopworth | Australia | SP |
| Little Perle | Australia | SP |
| Evolution | Australia | SP |
| Orraia | Australia | SP |
| Southern Cloud | Australia | SP |