A video presenting the 2019 SeaKeeper of the Year awardee, Amos Nachoum and 2019 Discovery Yacht missions was shared with guests which included scientist-led expedition highlights, citizen science trips, educational outreach programs, and community engagement events.
SeaKeepers leadership was in attendance, including Chairman Emeritus, Michael Moore, Chairman, Jay Wade, and Board Members Glen Allen and Mark Luther.
SeaKeepers honoured the following vessels from the Discovery Yacht Fleet and their respective representatives:
- Andiamo and Shredder – Capt. Glen Allen
- Archimedes – Capt. Chris Walsh
- Catniss – Capt. Jalene Harney
- Dorothea III – Capt. John Crupi
- Julia – Capt. Morne Petersen
- Merlin – Joanne Drake from Super Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef who accepted on behalf of Great Barrier Reef Legacy
- SAM – Capt. Peter Molnar, for their generous contribution to and participation in the Discovery Yacht Program
Event highlights included Amos Nachoum’s acceptance remarks and his profile videos, Picture of His Life and BigAnimals Global Expeditions.
Following the night, SeaKeepers released a statement thanking major sponsors, including media partners Ocean Media, for their promotion during the lifetime of the event.
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