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In conjunction with the Marine Science Institute (UCSB), the SCB Marine Biodiversity Observation Network and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute,

we are collecting valuable eDNA data on the distribution and abundance of key marine species.  Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding is a new approach for assessing marine biodiversity that may overcome challenges of traditional monitoring and complement both existing surveys and biodiversity assessments. This information is collected via filtering of water samples across space and time, providing a glimpse at cryptic species distributions critical for conservation and protection efforts.

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Wilderness is not only a fast, safe, stable and comfortable vessel, she is also an ideal platform for research and conservation operations. We are constantly modifying and improving her systems for off-grid exploration and research. Compared to large research ships, the use of sailboats for marine research is low-cost, nearly zero emissions and scaleable. A major goal of our trip is to build research and conservation capacity under sail. There is an entire fleet of capable and willing vessels circumnavigating the globe on a nearly continuous basis. Communication and technology has excelled to the point where large ships are not need for the majority of monitoring, surveys and ground-truthing. Join us in FILLING THE DATA GAP!

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4.                                                            eDNA collections                                   CONSULTING                     

5.                                                DIVING                 ROV ops                 DRONES (hyper / multi-spectral)

6.                                                                     wildlife tracking/monitoring/tagging     

7.                        benthic/coastal SURVEYS                   large-scale SAMPLING

8.                                                        photo/video       CTD & instrumentation   

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12.   If our crew, location or platform can provide information, data, assistance, education or media to your research or environmental campaign, please get in touch with us ASAP!

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14. If you are a graduate student, researcher, teacher, explorer or content producer please get in touch to discuss how we might help your project! 

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All images on this site are available in high quality for FREE to any research and conservation efforts!