Starting in July of 2009, on board Fleur de Passion, oceanographers will be visiting 100 of the world's most important marine eco-regions. The expedition is to assess the state of the Earth’s marine environment.
Amazingly, the Antinea Foundation invites members of the public as ‘eco-volunteers’ to join them aboard their flagship, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to marine conservation.
The 3,600 day mission will raise awareness of the consequences that the deterioration of our marine system
will have on our lives, and our world.
Global Eco Expeditions
Fleur de Passion's 3,600-Day Voyage to Assess State of Earth
Trend Themes
1. Eco-volunteering - The opportunity for members of the public to join oceanographers on long-term expeditions offers potential for disruption in the travel industry and in conservation efforts.
2. Marine Environmental Assessment - Assessing the state of the world's most important marine eco-regions enables disruption in the environmental science industry by revealing new insights and data.
3. Public Awareness-raising - The 3,600-day expedition's goal to raise awareness of the consequences of marine deterioration suggests disruption opportunities in the education and advocacy industries.
Industry Implications
1. Travel - Long-term expeditions that allow eco-volunteers to join oceanographers provide opportunities for disruption in the travel industry by offering unique and educational experiences.
2. Conservation - Eco-volunteering can also disrupt the conservation industry as it provides an opportunity for ordinary citizens to actively participate in conservation efforts.
3. Environmental Science - Marine environmental assessment can lead to disruption opportunities in the environmental science industry, as it can reveal new data and insights that could help in the development of solutions for current environmental issues.