A new chapter in ocean exploration began this week in Monaco with the christening of the Malizia – Seaexplorer, a state-of-the-art sailboat dedicated to scientific research on the effects of climate change…
The Yacht Club de Monaco hosted a spectacular ceremony attended by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, UN Special Envoy for the Ocean Peter Thompson, explorer Sylvia Earle, and skipper Boris Herrmann, the face of the Malizia team.
First launched in 2005 and newly upgraded with cutting-edge technology, Malizia – Seaexplorer is much more than a racing yacht—it’s a floating climate laboratory. Its mission is to gather essential data on ocean health, particularly in the lead-up to the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC). With sensors on board to monitor CO₂ levels, temperature, and other environmental indicators, the boat acts as both messenger and tool in the global effort to understand and protect the seas.
Prince Albert II, whose foundation has long championed environmental causes and marine science, was joined by other key voices in ocean advocacy, including Pierre Casiraghi, Vice-President of the Yacht Club and founder of Team Malizia. Together, they underlined the urgency of ocean conservation and the critical role of collaboration.
“Only about 10% of the ocean has truly been explored,” noted Peter Thompson. “The deeper we go, the more we discover—and the more we understand how little we know.”
With a final symbolic journey planned to Antarctica, the Malizia – Seaexplorer embodies a new era of sailing with purpose: a mission to serve science, spark awareness, and inspire future generations to protect the ocean.
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