Exploring the world, one ocean at a time.
The Sea Chest Foundation is a 501(C)(3), nonprofit organization dedicated to operating, outfitting, maintaining and staffing water vessels for ocean research and other charitable causes.
We have been asked to assist with a research and recovery projects in the Lesser Antilles as well as the Atlantic shores and are in conversations with other research non-profits. wn addition, We have decided to expand our research projects and support to include the inland waterways.
While we still do not have all the details, SV Seeker will be hosting researchers from two international organizations in March, 2025 in the Florida Keys. The mission is expected to take from one to two weeks and will be focussing on the collection and study of nano-plastics. We have been asked to assist with provisioning and are thrilled to have the opportunity.
We are currently looking to assist science teachers, universities and schools along the Mississippi River who are interested in learning more about our inland waters. If this is something you might be interested in, please email us at [email protected]
One of the vessels that we plan to use is SV Seeker who was built in Tulsa, OK, and made her land crawl to the Port of Catoosa in August, 2021. She made the journey down the MKARNS & Arkansas River to the Mississippi River and then south to the Gulf of Mexico. She has been performing sail trials but is getting closer to starting research. Currently Doug and Seeker are located on the east coast of Florida. You can email Captain Doug Jackson at [email protected] directly to find out how you can help with SV Seeker. Here’s a link to learn more about Doug Jackson and SV Seeker.
Other vessels will also be added to our fleet of support vessels and we are also accepting projects that can be performed on the shoreline.
We’ll release more information as the plans are finalized.
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If you would like to donate to the Sea Chest Foundation, you may send a check to:
Sea Chest Foundation
PO Box 4794
Tulsa, OK 74159
Be sure and include your address or email address to request a receipt. Yes, we are a 501-C Corporation meaning your contributions are tax deductible.
Please be sure to include your name, address, and email. You can reach us at [email protected]