Yacht Crew, SeaKeepers & Ocean Conservation | On The Bridge

🌊 Yacht crew are not just working at sea. They are often the first to see the ocean changing.

In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Gill Rodrigues, Director International Relations at The International SeaKeepers Society, about how private yachts, captains, crew, owners, and the wider superyacht industry can support ocean conservation, marine research, citizen science, education, and practical action at sea.

Gill shares her journey from healthcare and fundraising into the yachting world, before explaining how SeaKeepers works with vessels and research partners around the world to create meaningful ocean impact. From microplastic research and Seabed 2030 to crew-led conservation and community education, this conversation looks at how yacht crew and private vessels can contribute to science without losing sight of operational reality.

This episode explores:
• How SeaKeepers works with private yachts and superyacht crew
• Why yacht crew are vital voices in ocean conservation
• How vessels can support marine research and citizen science
• What Seabed 2030 means for the future of ocean mapping
• Why microplastic research matters to the yachting industry
• How captains, crew, owners, and individuals can get involved
• Why conservation does not have to begin with a science degree

The superyacht industry does not operate separately from the ocean. It depends on it. This episode is a practical, grounded look at how those working at sea can help protect the environment they know better than most.

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Learn more about The International SeaKeepers Society:
 www.seakeepers.org

Learn more about dsnm Ltd:
 www.dsnmltd.com

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