Wavysail Supports Ocean Research Through Collaboration with The International SeaKeepers Society
Wavysail Supports Ocean Research Through Collaboration with The International SeaKeepers Society
We’re proud to announce that Wavysail is now collaborating with The International SeaKeepers Society, a global non-profit dedicated to ocean research, conservation, and citizen science..
This partnership marks an important step in our ongoing commitment to Sustainable Ocean Adventure. From today, crews joining Wavysail expeditions will have the opportunity to actively contribute to meaningful marine research while sailing through some of the most extraordinary ocean environments on the planet.
For us, this isn’t about adding another logo to the website. It’s about turning time at sea into something that goes even deeper — helping protect the very oceans that inspire everything we do.
“We are proud to announce this partnership with the International SeaKeepers society. Our passion for sharing the power and majesty of the Ocean is equalled by our commitment to making our trips sustainable and educating our crews on the need to take care of our planet’s greatest resource.”Andrew Cowen, CEO, Wavysail
Why Wavysail and SeaKeepers Are a Natural Fit
At their core, Wavysail and SeaKeepers share the same belief: that people protect what they truly understand and experience.
SeaKeepers works globally to advance ocean science by engaging the yachting and sailing community in citizen science projects that generate real, usable data for researchers. Wavysail exists to take people offshore — not just to travel, but to connect deeply with the ocean through adventure, learning and shared responsibility.
Both organisations believe that the ocean isn’t a backdrop. It’s a living system that demands respect, curiosity and care.
By partnering with SeaKeepers, we’re giving crews a chance to move beyond observation and become active contributors to ocean conservation, without losing the sense of fun, exploration and freedom that defines a Wavysail voyage.
Why Wavysail Is a Valuable Partner
One of the reasons this partnership works so well is how and where Wavysail operates.
Unlike one-off expeditions, many of our routes are repeated year after year, often visiting the same remote locations multiple times annually. This consistency is hugely valuable for scientific research, as it allows data to be tracked over time, not just captured once.
For example, Wavysail runs four expeditions to St Helena Island every year, alongside regular ocean crossings and remote island routes elsewhere in the world. This means our crews are uniquely positioned to help build long-term datasets on marine wildlife sightings and ocean pollution in places that are rarely monitored.
In short, we don’t just pass through the ocean — we return to it. Again and again.
The SeaKeepers Projects We’re Supporting
As part of this partnership, Wavysail will proactively support two SeaKeepers citizen science programmes, both of which are easy to join and designed to work seamlessly alongside life on board.
Our skippers will actively encourage participation, and crews can choose the project that resonates most with them — or get involved in both.
Eyesea: Logging Marine Pollution at Sea
Eyesea is a global initiative focused on mapping marine and coastal pollution through real-time reporting.
Using a simple, free app, crews can photograph and log pollution they encounter at sea. Each report is geotagged and added to a global database that helps scientists and local organisations understand where pollution is accumulating and how best to respond.
The goal isn’t just to document the problem — it’s to drive faster, more effective clean-ups and support long-term solutions.
For Wavysail crews, Eyesea is incredibly easy to take part in. If you see pollution, you log it. That’s it. Every observation contributes to a clearer picture of ocean health and helps protect marine ecosystems worldwide.
OceanWatchers: Tracking Whales, Dolphins and Marine Mammals
OceanWatchers focuses on recording sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises and other marine mammals — 
species that are powerful indicators of ocean health.
These animals are long-lived and highly sensitive to environmental change. Their presence, behaviour or absence can tell scientists a great deal about the condition of the marine environment.
Crews can get involved in two ways. Firstly, during the on-boarding process for the trip, they will get access to an online species identification training course, which takes around 3–5 hours to complete and is a fascinating way to build knowledge before the adventure. Then, during the trip, using the App provided, they will log sightings. Doing the training is not mandatory and you'll still be able to log sightings during the voyage if you haven't done it, but knowing what species you're looking at makes it more fun and improves the quality of the data we share.
“Wavysail crews bring a unique perspective to these projects,” said Vicky Neild, UK Programme Manager, SeaKeepers Representative. “Their repeated visits to remote locations help generate valuable data over time, contributing to long-term ocean research.”
Is It Difficult to Take Part?
Not at all.
Both Eyesea and OceanWatchers are designed specifically for sailors, explorers and ocean enthusiasts. Participation is simple, flexible and genuinely enjoyable, whether you’re brand new to marine science or already deeply curious about the ocean.
There’s no pressure, no complicated equipment and no disruption to the adventure. Just awareness, curiosity and a willingness to contribute.
Sustainable Ocean Adventure in Action
This partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society brings our vision of Sustainable Ocean Adventure to life in a very real way.
Every Wavysail expedition already offers challenge, discovery and connection. Now, it also offers the chance to leave a positive legacy — turning unforgettable journeys into data that helps protect the ocean for generations to come.
We couldn’t be more excited to see our crews become SeaKeepers in action.
For more information on the SeaKeepers mission or opportunities to get involved, visit SEAKEEPERS.ORG.
To take part, check out Wavysail adventures HERE