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Through the DISCOVERY Programme, researchers, educators, students and communities are able to participate freely in ocean science, learning more about and better protecting the marine environment. 

Turning Yachts Into Science Labs: How SeaKeepers is Helping to Save Our Oceans

By partnering with the boating and yachting community, SeaKeepers drives oceanographic research, conser- vation, and education in ways few others can. Uniting the boating community with conservation and research op- portunities, SeaKeepers fosters a shared commitment to protecting our ocean.

Fort Lauderdale, FL – On Thursday, October 30, 2025, artist Laura Shape will join The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) as part of their annual Founders Event at Pier Sixty-Six during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Shape has been commissioned to create the organization’s official art awards, crafted on invasive lionfish leather, to be presented to this year’s honorees Jimmy Buffett (posthumously, SeaKeeper of the Year) and Emily Cunningham, MBE (NextGen Award). Shape will live-paint during cocktail hour, and her invasive lionfish artworks will be unveiled at the event.

This year’s event honors Jimmy Buffett as SeaKeeper of the Year for his long-standing dedication to ocean and coastal protection. Throughout his life, Buffett blended music, storytelling, and philanthropy to raise awareness about marine conservation.

To fill in the gaps about these sharks, a team at Virginia Tech’s SeaQL Lab is teaming up with the nonprofit International SeaKeepers Society and Virginia Tech’s Genomics Sequencing Center, using a cutting-edge tool called environmental DNA, or eDNA.

With our newest partner, The International SeaKeepers Society, or SeaKeepers for short, we realize the importance of conservationists, marine biologists, and oceanographers. These are the individuals who keep that aquatic life we love to see diving in the horizon or swimming past us on our snorkeling adventures alive for future generations to behold. 

Another exciting collaboration for Nautilus is our partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society. Our Dalmatian flotilla in Croatia will be the first ever flotilla to partner with SeaKeepers and offer our clients the opportunity to participate in SeaKeepers’ Citizen Science initiatives if they so wish.