Port Denarau Marina partners with The International SeaKeepers Society to advance marine conservation efforts

Port Denarau Marina, Fiji’s premier superyacht marina and The International SeaKeepers, a not-for-profit organization that facilitates oceanographic research, conservation, and education through direct involvement with the yachting community, have announced a partnership to advance marine conservation efforts by engaging private vessels in the South Pacific.

Port Denarau Marina has made notable progress reducing its carbon footprint in several ways:

• Installation of a new solar energy system
• Accreditation as a Level 3 Clean Marina and Fish Friendly status by the Marina Industries Association (MIA) – the first of its kind in the South Pacific
• Pledged to become a Plastic Free Marina by 2025, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to marine conservation.

Cynthia Rasch, CEO of Port Denarau Marina: “At Port Denarau Marina, our partnership with SeaKeepers and their sustainability efforts aligns perfectly with our mission to offer exceptional value to our guests while championing environmental stewardship. We are excited to support the Seabed 2030 Project's goal to map the entire seafloor by 2030,”

Port Denarau Marina

Port Denarau Marina will integrate a kit designed by SeaKeepers, featuring specialized hardware data loggers for bathymetric data collection, enabling privately-owned vessels to gather crucial information. These vessels, often operating in remote areas where data is scarce, play a vital role in this global effort. This initiative enhances our understanding of the oceans and is making significant strides towards a sustainable future for the marine environment.

The International SeaKeepers Society

Port Denarau Marina will become the first marina in Fiji to join the SeaKeepers DISCOVERY Yacht Program. Melissa White, Director of the South Pacific for SeaKeepers, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Port Denarau Marina as our first marina partner in Fiji. Their dedication to the environment makes them an ideal fit for our program, and we look forward to advancing our understanding of Fiji through collaborative research initiatives.”

Since its establishment in 1998, SeaKeepers has expanded from its headquarters in Florida, USA, to include locations in Singapore, the South Pacific, and Europe. The DISCOVERY Yacht Program fosters partnerships with organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies through Scientist-Led Expeditions, Citizen Science, Educational Outreach, and Community Engagement. By working with yacht owners, SeaKeepers customizes research and outreach initiatives to align with their unique ocean interests, amplifying their contributions to conservation, research, and education worldwide. Vessels are encouraged to join the program, offering them the opportunity to engage in these impactful activities as they navigate the seas.

Visit Port Denarau Marina's Listing Here & visit The International SeaKeepers Society Listing Here for more information on both services. 

About The International SeaKeepers Society: The International SeaKeepers Society facilitates oceanographic research, conservation, and education through direct involvement with the yachting community. Providing educational resources and hands-on marine science experiences to students is the primary focus for ensuring the wellbeing of our planet. SeaKeepers enables the yachting community to take full advantage of their unique potential to advance marine sciences and raise awareness about global ocean issues.

Founded in Monaco in 1998, The International SeaKeepers Society has been supporting ocean conservation through direct involvement with the yachting community for more than twenty-five years. What started as a data collection program aboard select luxury yachts, has evolved to engage thousands of participants annually with at-sea and coastal programming. Today SeaKeepers’ mission is focused on the DISCOVERY Yacht Program which is comprised of Scientist-Led Expeditions, Citizen Science, Educational Outreach, and Community Engagement.

For more information, please visit www.seakeepers.org