Our Mission
SeaKeepers facilitates oceanographic research, conservation, and education by engaging the yachting community.
Its main focus is providing educational resources and hands-on marine science experiences to students, ensuring the planet’s future wellbeing.
SeaKeepers empowers the yachting community to leverage its unique role in advancing marine science and raising awareness of global ocean issues.
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History
SeaKeepers facilitates oceanographic research, conservation, and education by engaging the yachting community.
SeaKeepers empowers the yachting community to leverage its unique role in advancing marine science and raising awareness of global ocean issues.
1998
The International SeaKeepers Society was conceived in 1997, and was officially established in 1998 in Monaco by six yacht owners who were drawn to the notion of “turning yachts into research platforms.”
2001
Five yacht owners – among them Paul Allen, the Microsoft millionaire who owned “Medusa” among other yachts – collected oceanic and atmospheric data using a data collection device called the SeaKeeper 1000.
2004
Dr. Sylvia A. Earle and Jean-Michel Cousteau join the Scientific Advisory Board to identify key areas where vessels could support oceanographic research.
2012
SeaKeepers expands its scope by launching the “Scientific Vessel of Opportunity Program (SVOP)” encouraging yachts to host prominent scientists on missions aboard their vessels.
2014
The SVOP concept evolves into the DISCOVERY Program, the primary initiative for accomplishing scientist-led expeditions, citizen science, educational outreach, and community engagement.
2015
SeaKeepers establishes a presence in Asia with its first international chapter, SeaKeepers Asia, based in Singapore, led by board member, Julian Chang.
2021
The second international chapter was established in the United Kingdom to foster relationships across Europe and expand programming across all of our key pillars.
2023
- Education became a central focus of SeaKeepers’ mission, enabling a greater emphasis on student engagement and development.
- The third international chapter was established in the South Pacific, with headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand, to enhance programming and support initiatives across the region.
- SeaKeepers celebrates 25 years of ocean conservation.
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The International SeaKeepers Society is a registered not-for-profit organization (EIN# 58-2385869). Donations to The International SeaKeepers Society are tax deductible to the extent of the law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352.