Ocean Science Expedition

As we reach the end of 2024, I wish to thank everyone involved in our Northwest Passage Ocean Science Expedition, including our sponsors, science partners, equipment suppliers, and all the wonderful people we met along the way, from Norway, to Iceland, Greenland, Arctic Canada, and Alaska. And thanks to all of you who have followed and supported us throughout the expedition - we hope you enjoyed the experience! While our expedition through the Arctic Tipping Points is complete, the journey continues. In 2025 and beyond, “Ocean Science Expeditions” will create new adventures to remote places to explore other Climate Tipping Points. For the crew onboard, this journey has been fascinating and intense. Over 4 months, we sailed across the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans to the Pacific Ocean and through the infamous Northwest Passage. Here are some highlights: ?? Revealing our Climate Stripes Sail - calling for urgent climate action. ?? Witnessing Arctic Tipping Points: ? Sailing across the AMOC current, a key driver of global climate. ? Passing Greenland’s ‘cold blob,’ a sign of the melting ice sheet. ? Flying over once ice-choked areas, now ice-free. ? Hiking and flying over the tundra and the permafrost, and spotting the distant Boreal Forest treeline. ? Experiencing the ocean in all her forms: storms, powerful winds, fogbows, sunsets, and the Northern Lights. ?? 15 stops, 6 countries: Learning from local communities. ?? Wildlife encounters: sperm whales, humpbacks, narwhals, polar bears, walrus, seals, dolphins, and more. ?? Scientific sampling: eDNA, microplastics, and acoustic data. ?? Follow Ocean Science Expedition for our next chapter of exploration. Mercuria, Silvania, The Villars Institute, NatureMetrics, The Ocean Race, Houdini Sportswear, Shackleton, Thesus, MSQ, The Marine Diaries, Ocean Bottle, PARAJET INTERNATIONAL LTD, SailProof, Victoria Attwood Scott, Rebecca Daniel, Josef Nystr?m Baksaas The crew: Isak Rockstr?m, Alex Rockstr?m, Rakel Thorell, Sylvestre Campe, Cléo Campe, Sebastian Sánchez, Kester Haynes, Karina Oliani, Gustavo Gama Rodrigues, Meg O'Hara, Maximo Kausch, Ramon Gon?alves, and me Keith Tuffley! And a special thanks to our Science Adviser & Patron of the Expedition, Professor Johan Rockstr?m of PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research who inspires us into action every day. #OceanScienceExpedition #AbelTasmanYacht #NorthwestPassage #TippingPoints

THANK YOU ????. To everyone who followed along with our Northwest Passage Ocean Science Expedition ??. Your support has been incredible, and we’re so grateful to have shared this Arctic journey with you. And a special shoutout to all of our incredible sponsors and partners who made this expedition possible... ?? Lead Sponsor: Mercuria & Silvania A huge thank you for your generous support - your contribution was key to the success of our science expedition! ?? Science & Impact Partners: The Ocean Race, NatureMetrics, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, The Villars Institute ? With thanks to: Houdini Sportswear, Shackleton, Thesus, Ocean Bottle, PARAJET INTERNATIONAL LTD, Vittorazi Motors, Ozone Paramotor, Sailproof, MSQ/Sustain, The Marine Diaries, ZeroSixZero. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to ocean exploration ?? and scientific discovery. And don't forget to check out our website to learn more about the Arctic Tipping Points ??, our data gathering across ocean plastics, acoustics and eDNA, and crucially, how you can TAKE ACTION ??. Stay tuned for more updates! ?? Follow Ocean Science Expedition for more! ?? 1, 3, & 4 - Keith Tuffley, 2 - Ramon Gon?alves/MEDIA.etc, 6 - Karina Oliani #OceanScienceExpedition #AbelTasmanYacht #NorthwestPassage #TippingPoints #PlanetaryTippingPoints #PlanetaryBoundaries

Discover some of the preliminary observations from our Northwest Passage Ocean Science Expedition and how this links to the 6 Tipping Points that we journeyed through over the past few months. "We can today, scientifically, define [ the Arctic ] as Earth's ground zero. It's warming 2-3x faster than the planet as a whole. And we know today, and we learn more and more, that the Arctic is connected with Tipping Element Systems, with weather systems, with sea level rise, and [ is connected ] even all the way down to Antarctica through different cascade connections." - Johan Rockstr?m. In this webinar, Keith Tuffley, Isak and Alex Rockstr?m chat with Professor Johan Rockstr?m on the Arctic Tipping Points, what the crew observed in their journey through this critical region, and what this means. ?? Watch the full webinar on YouTube! ?? https://lnkd.in/eZMXmpHz ?? Follow Ocean Science Expedition for more! #OceanScienceExpedition #AbelTasmanYacht #NorthwestPassage #TippingPoints #PlanetaryTippingPoints #PlanetaryBoundaries

Essential reads ?? for business leaders (and all of us) to navigate our changing planet! Our Northwest Passage expedition ?? highlighted to us just how quickly and significantly changes are occurring in the Arctic ??, and the ocean. And how these changes are impacting the entire planet and all of humanity - wherever we may live. This is why CEOs, Boards of Directors, banks, and investors need to learn more about the Arctic and our ocean, and to identify the roles all of us must play to invest in solutions to these global problems ??. We have gathered 6 must-read reports and resources that provide the latest science-based assessment of the health of our planet. Four of these have been published while we were at sea over the past 4 months, and all of them are far more alarming and urgent than previous editions. 1?? Planetary Boundaries - 'Planetary Health Check 2024: A Scientific Assessment of the State the Planet' - https://lnkd.in/ejy_nW-E 2?? Tipping Points - 'Understanding climate Tipping Points with Johan Rockstr?m: TEDx Talks' - https://lnkd.in/eenMg8Sj 3?? Climate - 'The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth' - Ripple et al., 2024 https://lnkd.in/d-vVGuKY 4?? Ocean - 'The Ocean as a Solution to Climate Change: Update Opportunities for Action' - High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy https://lnkd.in/etFXbzqs 5?? Biodiversity - '2024 Living Planet Report: A System in Peril' - WWF & Zoological Society of London (ZSL) https://lnkd.in/eK7TcGnB 6?? Plastics - 'Plastic Pollution' - Our World in Data https://lnkd.in/etRai7r Dive into these resources and help lead the way in shaping a sustainable future. ?? Follow Ocean Science Expedition for more! ?? 2 - Sylvestre Campe, 4 - Ramon Gon?alves / MEDIA.etc #OceanScienceExpedition #AbelTasmanYacht #NorthwestPassage #TippingPoints #PlanetaryTippingPoints #PlanetaryBoundaries #Sustainability #BusinessLeadership #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #OceanClimate #BiodiversityLoss #ClimateChange #PlasticCrisis

Mission ACCOMPLISHED! ?? ?? The North-west Passage Ocean Science Expedition has landed safely in Alaska with over 100 days worth of Arctic biodiversity data collected! After four months of battling harsh Arctic conditions, navigating through icebergs, and collecting valuable scientific data, we are so excited to announce that Keith Tuffley and his crew have successfully completed their Northwest Passage expedition! Landing safely in Alaska the Abel Tasman has sailed over 13,000 km, crossing 6 of the 9 global tipping points located in the Arctic. Throughout this incredible journey, the team has been collecting eDNA samples every day using NatureMetrics' kits, which will help paint a comprehensive picture of life in these remote Arctic waters, from microscopic organisms to large marine mammals. Key highlights from the expedition: - 100+ days at sea - 13,000+ km sailed - Over 100 eDNA and microplastic samples collected filling ocean-data gaps - Sightings of diverse Arctic wildlife, including whales, seals, and seabirds - Navigated through challenging ice fields and extreme weather conditions The data collected during this expedition will provide crucial insights into Arctic marine biodiversity. As climate change continues to impact this sensitive ecosystem, the information gathered will be invaluable for conservation efforts and our understanding of global environmental changes. Congratulations to the entire team for this remarkable achievement: Isak Rockstr?m, Alex Rockstr?m, Sylvestre Campe, Gama Rodrigues, Cléo Campe, Sebastian Sánchez, Ramon Goncalves, Karina Oliani, Kester Haynes, Rakel Thorell, and Meg O'Hara. Your dedication and perseverance have made this expedition a resounding success! We're also immensely proud to have played a part in this groundbreaking research effort alongside our partners: The Adventure Yacht Company, Mercuria, Silvania, The Villars Institute, The Ocean Race, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Houdini Sportswear, Shackleton, MSQ/Sustain, The Marine Diaries, Thesus, SailProof , ZeroSixZero, Parajet, Vittorazi Motors, and Ozone Paramotor. Curious to learn more about the expedition and the role of eDNA in Arctic research? Check out our blog post: https://lnkd.in/eyvHCAyp

Ocean Science Expedition complete! ?? After 4 months and 15,810 km (8,537 nautical miles), the?Ocean Science Expedition?has officially completed its incredible journey across the Northwest Passage and through #Arctic tipping points! From #Norway to #Alaska, the crew aboard the Abel Tasman had gathered vital ocean health data with our Ocean Pack, helping shape our understanding of this rapidly changing region. ???? It’s been great partnering with such a dedicated and motivated team! ?? #TheOceanRace #OceanScienceExpedition?#NorthWestPassage?#sailing?#RacingWithPurpose

Today is an historic day, marking the completion of a triumphant 17-week journey of exploration and scientific discovery! It is with great joy and admiration that we celebrate Villars Institute Board Member Keith Tuffley and his crew’s four month Ocean Science Expedition on a 75-foot Bermuda Schooner – the #AbelTasmanYacht – through the legendary Northwest Passage. They arrived at their final destination in Homer, Alaska, today. With skipper Isak Rockstr?m and first mate Alex Rockstr?m at the helm, the team set sail from Bergen, Norway, on 10 June 2024, and have since journeyed through six of the planet’s #tippingpoints, witnessing the rapid changes occurring in the ocean, the ice, and the land in the Arctic: a vital early warning system for planet’s health. Their mission? To gather breakthrough data to better understand the health of arctic marine ecosystems, bringing science to the attention of the global business and financial community, and by involving our young Villars Fellows thanks to satellite technology, informing and empowering both current and future generations to shift mindsets, raise ambitions and take meaningful action. Keith Tuffley explains more, with stunning footage from the journey. #OceanScience #NorthwestPassage #MarineEcosystems

Today on Earth.Org, Keith Tuffley shares his experience leading a crew of explorers, scientists and adventurers on an expedition across the Northwest Passage to shine a light on the Arctic’s climate tipping points, accompanied by some amazing shots. Full story: https://lnkd.in/g3xzx8F4 Ocean Science Expedition #tippingpoints #arcticcircle #oceanexpedition #globalwarming

From Bergen ???? all the way to Homer ???? the crew of S/V Abel Tasman have sailed across the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans to the Pacific Ocean, and through the infamous Northwest Passage. Watch the video to see our full route. Credit to our friends at ZeroSixZero for creating this great animated map! A huge thank you to all of our incredible partners and sponsors who made this expedition possible - Mercuria The Villars Institute NatureMetrics The Ocean Race Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya Houdini Sportswear Shackleton MSQ/Sustain The Marine Diaries Thesus SailProof ZeroSixZero PARAJET INTERNATIONAL LTD Vittorazi Motors Ozoneparamotors. Don't forget to check out our website to learn more about the Arctic Tipping Points, our data gathering across ocean plastics, acoustics and eDNA, and crucially, how you can TAKE ACTION to help preserve the Arctic and our oceans to maintain the climatic stability of our planet. https://lnkd.in/eKehie2J ?? Follow Ocean Science Expedition for more! ?? ZeroSixZero #OceanScienceExpedition #AbelTasmanYacht #NorthwestPassage #TippingPoints #PlanetaryTippingPoints #PlanetaryBoundaries

?? EXPEDITION COMPLETED ??. The crew have officially finished their journey across the Northwest Passage and through the ?? Arctic Tipping Points. Over the past 4 months, the Abel Tasman has sailed from Norway to Alaska - covering 15,810 km (8537 nautical miles) of ocean. On the final leg their journey they had a close and magical encounter with killer whales ??, and pulled into their final destination, Homer, to a spectacular burning red sunset. What an incredible way to end the expedition. Now, the majority of the crew are heading home, whilst Keith and Alex are busy preparing the boat for wintering here in Alaska. Tune in this week as we look back over the route, expedition highlights, and share a few final messages. ?? Follow Ocean Science Expedition for more! ?? Keith Tuffley #OceanScienceExpedition #AbelTasmanYacht #NorthwestPassage #TippingPoints #PlanetaryTippingPoints #PlanetaryBoundaries #Alaska #Sailing #Arctic #Homer