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 |
