Citizen Science Engagement – November 2025

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Project Overview/Introduction

The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) proudly recognizes the following DISCOVERY Vessels for their involvement in Citizen Science initiatives throughout November 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
Tumbleweed United Kingdom UK
Dotty United Kingdom 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
Tanagra French Polynesia South Pacific

The Shark Trust’s Great Eggcase Hunt

The following DISCOVERY Vessels enrolled in support of the Shark Trust’s longest-running flagship initiative, the Great Eggcase Hunt. This global citizen science project engages beachgoers, divers, and snorkelers in searching for and reporting shark and skate eggcases (mermaid’s purses) found ashore or observed underwater. Collected data help identify nursery habitats, track species presence, and support long-term conservation efforts.

Vessel Name Location Chapter
Tanagra French Polynesia South Pacific

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