CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA – Cairns Marlin Marina, the pinnacle of Northern Australian cruising, proudly announces its partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers), a non-profit organization committed to facilitating marine education, citizen science, and research opportunities within the yachting and boating community.
Renowned as Australia’s premier marina, Cairns Marlin Marina provides first-class facilities and customer service for a diverse fleet, including some of the world’s most advanced superyachts. Positioned on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, it serves as a gateway to spectacular cruising grounds.
Andrew Rokstad, Marina Manager of Cairns Marlin Marina says:
“We are thrilled to collaborate with SeaKeepers, this partnership allows us to further engage our marina guests and the broader boating community in meaningful environmental stewardship.”
Ports North, the operator of Cairns Marlin Marina, is committed to understanding and minimizing any potential environmental impacts of its operations. The marina encourages good environmental practice among its port users, tenants, and other stakeholders to ensure sustainable business operations that consider environmental, economic, and social impacts. The marina supports and engages in a range of monitoring projects to understand the physical, biological, and cultural attributes of the areas surrounding its ports. These projects include long-term seagrass monitoring, sediment quality analysis, water quality sampling, biosecurity and marine pest monitoring, and the study of benthic communities. Community engagement is also a vital part of Ports North’s environmental responsibilities, with support for the Ports North Environmental Awards for secondary students through the Business Liaison Association and in-kind support for local events.
Melissa White, Director of the South Pacific for SeaKeepers says:
“We are thrilled to welcome Cairns Marlin Marina as our partner. Their dedication to the environment aligns perfectly with our mission. Together, we are eager to work towards increasing awareness and promoting marine conservation. This collaboration marks an important step in our shared commitment to protecting our oceans.”
Founded in 1998, SeaKeepers has expanded from its headquarters in North America to include locations in Singapore, Europe and the South Pacific. The DISCOVERY Yacht Program provides yacht owners the opportunity to collect oceanographic scientific data for research purposes while cruising the sea. SeaKeepers tailors research and outreach initiatives to match their unique ocean interests, enhancing contributions to conservation, research, and education worldwide. Current research involvement includes seabed mapping, as part of The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project, and monitoring manta rays, as part of Project Manta. Vessels are invited to join the program, allowing them the opportunity to engage in these meaningful activities as they navigate the seas.
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL SEAKEEPERS SOCIETY
The International SeaKeepers Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that 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 well-being 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.
As a catalyst working with governments, scientists, institutions, and other marine organizations to further its mission, SeaKeepers supports sensible, achievable marine protection and restoration. Activities take place globally through the efforts of headquarters based in the United States with offices located on the East and West coast, and international representation in Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the South Pacific.
VISIT WEBSITE – SEAKEEPERS.ORG
ABOUT CAIRNS MARLIN MARINA
Australia’s premier marina, Cairns Marlin Marina provides first-class facilities and customer service for a diverse fleet including some of the world’s most advanced super yachts. On the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, it is the gateway to spectacular cruising grounds.
The state-of-the-art floating marina, in the heart of Cairns city, features 261 berths accommodating a variety of cruising vessels, including super yachts up to 140 metres. Cairns Marlin Marina is a short walk to the tropical swimming Lagoon, 5 star hotels, shopping, dining, the casino and the city’s vibrant nightlife. It is just 10 minutes from the Cairns International Airport and five minutes from the Cairns marine and super yacht refit precinct.
Cairns Marlin Marina also provides first-class facilities to cruising yachts and is home to Australia’s largest tourism and game fishing fleets.
A berth at the Cairns Marlin Marina can be booked by contacting the Cairns Seaport Operations Office or by completing an online booking form.
VISIT WEBSITE – PORTSNORTH.COM.AU/CAIRNS-MARLIN-MARINA