When the International SeaKeepers Society decided to extend membership to megayacht captains and crew via its SeaKeepers Professionals division, it was one of the wisest moves it could have made. After all, as many people in the industry point out, there’s no one as concerned and as knowledgeable about the health of the ocean as the people who live and work aboard always-on-the-move yachts. That outlook, in combination with the data-collecting devices that SeaKeepers provides, has helped grow the global scientific community’s knowledge base about in-need areas and pristine areas alike.
These captains and crew are being honored at the Annual SeaKeepers Soirée, set for next Saturday, October 23. Megayacht News is pleased to be among the sponsors. Being held in Fort Lauderdale, the event is also an opportunity to hear first-hand from SeaKeepers’ president and CEO, Dean Klevan, plus scientists and representatives from partner universities and companies exactly what information has been gathered so far and how it’s being provided to researchers for further use. In addition, Klevan will discuss what SeaKeepers is focused on for the near future, including a “green yachting” website being developed by the organization’s Captains Advisory Council.
Dubbed “It’s All About the Data,” the Annual SeaKeepers Soirée is being held at the Grille 66 & Bar. Admission is free to current SeaKeepers Professionals, $50 to nonmember captains and crew. Visit the SeaKeepers website to register and obtain further details.
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