On November 10th join Yachts For Science at this year’s Explorer Yacht Summit in Monaco and discover new science projects. You will meet the world’s leading experts for a day of discussion and networking. Topics covered: The state of the explorer market. Ground-breaking projects. What will explorer yachts of the future look like? The latest design trends. The rise of the support vessel. Owner insight: Victor Vescovo on his underwater adventures. The growth of the adventure charter market. The philanthropic adventures of the 60-metre Seahawk.
Tickets available here.

Are you crossing the Atlantic this autumn Gilbrater to Caribbean? Meet Rebecca Rae Helm from GO Sea Science research funded by NASA. Rebecca is looking for with MY or SY crossing the Atlantic this year that would be interested in getting involved in a citizen project – Deploying Neuston nets at sea, towing a net once a day and recording the findings. The vessel should configure its towing set-up to ensure the net remains out of the stern wake turbulence and along-hull slipstream in order to get comparable and accurate surface plankton/plastic samples. This work will help her study the ocean’s surface which, paradoxically, is one of the most understudied habitats on earth. And because it also involves plastic pollution, her research will help us understand how plastic is impacting surface life. Please contact Rosie@yachtsforscience.com for more information.

Yachts For Science are currently supporting Basecamp Research Water Sampling. Shown here, Emma Bolton is using a portable lab to carry out water / marine sediment sampling, whilst vessels are doing sea trials or during deliveries. This vital DNA research has minimal impact to the vessels private programme or charters. The portable lab allows Basecamp to filter water and extract the DNA from water and marine sediment in the sampling locations the vessel is working in. This allows for analysis of biodiversity of the marine environment, providing insights which are made publicly available for diversity studies world-wide.

Earlier this year Yachts For Science matched Dr Kristen Brown to MY No Limit a 90ft privately owned exploration in Hawaii. In Aug/ Sept this year, she will be joining the vessel to carry out vital research. Kristen is a coral reef ecologist who researches the effects of global change on coral reef ecosystems. Her research aims to better understand physiological and ecological changes to individual organisms, species interactions, and coral reef ecosystems under global change. Specifically, her current research focuses on acidification resilience and if corals native to habitats with extreme daily changes in pH are better suited to survive under acidification stress.

Yachts For Science are looking for a yacht for Manta Biologist, Luke Gordon. Project Summary, to investigate the movement ecology, population demographics and site fidelity of Fiji’s Manta Ray population through exploration and citizen science within the Lau Group.
Location: Lau Group, Fiji
Berths: Minimum of two
Duration: July, August, ONGOING, 1-2 weeks
Necessary equipment: Drone, Underwater Camera, Snorkel Equipment, would be a huge benefit to have SCUBA

If you can help please get in touch.

Yachts For Science is currently assisting Dr Brown with her latest research project in Eastern Oahu, Hawaii. Dr Brown is investigating if climate-proof corals exist within extreme environments that already experience temperature and pH conditions projected for future reefs. Specifically, her current research focuses on acidification resilience and if corals native to habitats with extreme daily changes in pH are better suited to survive under acidification stress. Click here to learn more.

The latest funding provided by Ocean Family Foundation will allow Yachts for Science to continue their invaluable work matching private yachts with marine scientists. Founded by a team of marine biologists, environmental researchers and media documentaries, YFS recognised that thousands of yachts were left at anchor, whilst hundreds of marine biologists are desperate for access to the sea. By creating a simple matchmaking platform, YFS can facilitate thousands of pounds worth of research utilising available assets. This April Mantra Trust has access to a private vessel in the Maldives for a week.