SeaKeepers Roll Out the Blue Carpet for Ocean Restoration Supporters.
SeaKeepers’ Scientific Journey fundraiser honored leading scientists of the marine conservation industry while raising awareness for the Living Oceans Foundation 4-yr Global Reef Expedition.
Miami, FL – February 24, 2011 – This year’s Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show pulled in throngs of people for Miami’s ever important tourism and yachting industries, but most importantly, for local non-profits. Industry professionals and concerned citizens took time out of their busy trade show schedules to learn about the advances in ocean research essential to the restoration of our oceans -- a common goal they all share.
SeaKeepers and marine conservationists joined CBS National’s Mo Rocca and renowned members of the scientific community including Bill Read, Director of the National Hurricane Center; Dr. Roni Avissar, Dean of the University of Miami RSMAS School; Dr. Richard Dodge, Dean of the NOVA School of Ocean Science, and Dr. Andrew Brukner, Chief Scientists for the Living Oceans Foundation onboard the M/Y Golden Shadow for an evening of discussion, entertainment, and giving back.
Supporters attending the fundraising reception toured the M/Y Golden Shadow’s labs, diver’s recompression chambers, and the yachts scientific equipment which includes a SeaKeeper 1000, offering guests their own Scientific Journey similar to the research expedition the Golden Shadow will be embarking on this April.
As the Golden Shadow travels across the world’s oceans, SeaKeepers will record valuable oceanographic and atmospheric data for the scientific community through the SeaKeeper 1000.
The remainder of the evening was spent with guests mingling and discussing the latest in marine technology and conservation under a full Miami moon while sampling local flavor provided by Por Fin and Le Café at Santa Maria. As the shrimp boats headed out Government Cut for their monthly haul, guests were reminded of the critical importance of ocean restoration, especially to those making their living off the sea here in Miami.