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SeaKeepers to Honor Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation's 4-Year Global Reef Expedition and Host Scientific Panel aboard 220ft M/Y Golden Shadow

Scientific Advisory Panel members will include Dr. Roni Avissar, Dean, RSMAS, University of Miami; Bill Read, Director, the National Hurricane Center; Dr. Richard Dodge, Dean, NOVA School of Ocean Science; CAPT Phil Renaud, Executive Director, Living Oceans Foundation; Dr. Andrew Bruckner, Chief Scientist, Living Oceans Foundation; and representatives of the National Coral Reef Institute.

Immediately following the scientific discussion, the panelists will be joined by others from the business and yachting community for a fundraising reception aboard Golden Shadow. Guests will have the opportunity to tour this unique research yacht and view first-hand the diver's decompression chamber, the amphibious sea plane lift and the yacht's scientific equipment, which includes a SeaKeeper 1000 .

As the Golden Shadow travels across the world's oceans, SeaKeepers will record valuable oceanographic and atmospheric data for the scientific community through the ship's SeaKeeper 1000. "Golden Shadow is a vital part of SeaKeepers's data collection fleet," said Dean Klevan, president and CEO of SeaKeepers. "The greatest way to protect the sea, and ourselves, is by providing the best possible information to scientists and resource managers."

About The International SeaKeepers Society – "Protect and Preserve"

The International SeaKeepers Society is a not-for-profit organization focusing on health of the world's oceans and climate. SeaKeepers as an organization believes that accurate data is essential in improving the environment through protecting the seas. As a Private/Public collaborative effort, SeaKeepers focuses on critical ocean issues in cooperation with government agencies, other like minded organizations, and the academic community. To learn more, please visit www.seakeepers.org and www.ascientificjourney.org.

About The Living Oceans Foundation

SeaKeepers honoree, H.R.H. General Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, promotes scientific exploration and surveys the world's coral reefs. HRH's yacht fleet, which includes the M/Y Golden Shadow (which employs a SeaKeepers1000), are set to embark on a four-year Global Reef Expedition. For more information, visit www.livingoceansfoundation.org.

International SeaKeepers Society
Jen Mangham, 305-318-2278
jen@seakeepers.org