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May 20, 2025 By now, you might all be thinking, “Dang, the crew of One Ocean is looking GOOD!” Well, that’s thanks to Mustang Survival! Back in January, our crew for the Around the Americas Expedition presented at the Seattle Boat Show for over a week. It was a long haul, but so worth it—we made

It’s been just over two weeks since we cast off, and things are finally “settling in” …maybe — which in nautical terms means the chaos is now somewhat predictable. The to-do list is still longer than security lines at SeaTac, but progress is being made, several projects each day. 🚽 Sanitation: A

Tableside chats with the crew from the Expedition while they are underway on sailing vessel One Ocean. The team will be sailing over 14 months and 27,000 miles around North and South America to conduct ocean research and share their findings on an online education platform. This podcast is just an

Date: 21 May 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. EST The Around the Americas Expedition is a 14-month voyage, that just launched in May. They will circumnavigate North and South America aboard the 48-foot sailboat, One Ocean. The mission focuses on scientific research, education, and community

May 18, 2025 Wind: 15–20 knots | Temp: 50°F Grace, Mike, and I just got back to One Ocean after completing studies at two more kelp beds. It's only 10 AM. We were underway from the Octopus Islands by 5:15. No break for the birthday boy today! Yes—it’s Mark’s birthday, so we celebrated with bacon and

Hello, We’ve just completed two official kelp site studies and had our first whale encounter while underway. I’m happy to report that we’re settling into a good rhythm with data collection. There are still some rough patches I’m working on to improve efficiency, but I’m proud of what we’ve

We’re nearly two weeks into our 14-month adventure aboard One Ocean, and both crew and vessel seem to be settling into a good rhythm. The research is well underway and, frankly, intense. So far, we've studied three kelp beds, observed a pod of about a dozen orcas, and begun collecting data for the

As I begin my role as the onboard engineer, I’m still in the process of defining what that truly entails. It will likely take a few weeks to fully understand the scope and rhythm of the work aboard One Ocean. My initial responsibility has been to inspect the various systems and assess their

Good morning from Victoria, BC. I’m sitting on our cold, quiet boat, looking out at the lit-up Parliament Buildings. It’s 5:27 AM—and why am I up so early? Well, this actually feels like sleeping in compared to the past couple of weeks. So, I’ll take it. I know it’ll take time for my body to recover

The general public, students, and educators are invited to a special sendoff for the crew of One Ocean before departing on their 14-month voyage Around the Americas. Come wish the crew farewell on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the parking lot next to Dock B at Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes. Gather with

Hosted by Skagit Valley College When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 8-10:30 a.m. (Reception 8-9 a.m., Remarks at 9 a.m., Launch at 10 a.m. sharp) Where: Parking Lot (next to Dock B), Cap Sante Marina, Port of Anacortes General public, students, families, and anyone interested are welcome to attend and

Join the Around the Americas expedition team at the Vancouver Aquarium for a series of engaging presentations about the journey, science, and stories from the expedition. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the crew, explore cutting-edge ocean technologies, and learn about the mission to