Welcome to E.A.R.

Because science means nothing if it isn’t shared.

The Education & Outreach (E&O) team at Expedition Audacity exists to turn exploration into transformation. Our mission is simple but ambitious: share boldly, collaborate deeply, and document honestly—across every scientific, cultural, and nautical chapter of our journey.

At the heart of our work is a globally accessible STEAM+ curriculum—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and beyond. It’s designed not for classrooms alone, but for communities, coastlines, and curious minds wherever they may be.

We don’t just drop anchor—we build relationships. Our crew works hand-in-hand with local communities, onboard experts, and select classrooms to co-create learning that’s culturally grounded, inclusive, and truly equitable. Every conversation becomes curriculum. Every voice adds value.

Through Expedition Luminescence, we’re lighting a new path for education at sea—bringing students face-to-face with primary-source material in real time. From bioluminescent creatures to climate shifts, young learners don’t just read about the world—they explore it, alongside those living and studying it.

This isn’t textbook science.
This is living knowledge.
And it belongs to all of us.

Because climate doesn’t only change at sea.

While Expedition Audacity delivers ocean-based science, Audax Ventus focuses on the people and species most affected by climate change and industrialisation—Indigenous communities and wildlife at the frontlines of a rapidly shifting planet.

From Arctic tundra to equatorial floodplains, from collapsing bee colonies to vanishing glaciers, Audax Ventus documents how global systems of extraction and exploitation are disrupting ancient knowledge, ecological balance, and cultural survival.

We combine ethical storytelling with rigorous field research—using drones, environmental sensors, and direct collaboration with communities to capture the full picture. Every insight is rooted in trust. Every story is shared with care. Whether we're mapping wildfire scars, tracking shifting migrations, or spotlighting traditional ecological knowledge, our mission is clear:
to bear witness, elevate lived experience, and turn stories into action.

Audax Ventus is not just a programme.
It’s a promise—

To listen deeply.
To speak responsibly.
To stand where others won’t,
so future generations won’t have to.

Because every child deserves a window to the wild.

In collaboration with the Stanford Chariot Program, Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, our film crew is leading the creation of a pioneering 3D and Virtual Reality learning experience—designed especially for children in acute care.

For many of these young explorers, the great outdoors is a world they may never walk through. So we’re bringing it to them.

Through immersive, cinematic storytelling—captured in some of the most remote and breathtaking places on Earth—this curriculum allows children to dive beneath the waves, trek through wild forests, and fly over Arctic ice, all from the safety of their hospital rooms.

It’s more than a distraction.
It’s a lifeline to wonder.

By blending environmental education with cutting-edge technology, the programme sparks curiosity, connection, and joy—nurturing a deep bond with the natural world for those whose journeys look different, but whose dreams are just as vast.

Because every child deserves the chance to explore.

And every wild place deserves a future generation who cares.

E.A.R Foundation is honoured to partner with legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle and the Mission Blue team in a bold new marine research initiative—one that spans continents, ecosystems, and the very heart of ocean conservation.

This mission sets sail from the Hope Spot in Greece, charting a course through every designated Hope Spot across the globe during our vessel’s upcoming circumnavigation. Each location represents a sanctuary in the making—critical habitats where marine life still thrives, and where protection can still make a difference.

Our crew will deploy advanced environmental DNA (eDNA) and RNA (eRNA) analysis to detect and catalogue marine species without disturbing them. This non-invasive genetic sampling, paired with side-scan sonar and acoustic echosounders, will paint a powerful picture of biodiversity, species distribution, and ecosystem health in real time.

Together with Mission Blue, we aim to do more than observe—we aim to protect, restore, and amplify the importance of these blue sanctuaries for all life on Earth.

This is science with a soul. And it’s only just begun.

Because some dreams are meant to be wild.

In partnership with Make-A-Wish Canada and renowned narwhal researcher Dr. Martin Nweeia, Expedition Audacity is deeply honoured to help grant a truly extraordinary wish.

Later this year, we’ll welcome a remarkable child and their family aboard our vessel for a voyage through the untouched beauty of the Northwest Passage—a place where sea ice carves the horizon and silence stretches for miles.

At the heart of this journey: a chance to witness narwhals in their natural habitat—one of the Arctic’s most elusive and majestic species. For many, it’s a scientific rarity. For this child, it’s a dream come true.

Our crew is committed to making every moment unforgettable—blending polar adventure with the quiet magic of granting a wish. It’s a reminder of why we sail. Of what matters. And of the power of wonder to heal, connect, and inspire.

This isn’t just a voyage.

It’s hope, set adrift—and coming home.

As our oceans face mounting threats, Expedition Audacity is taking bold action to protect marine life. In collaboration with EQO, this pioneering mission uses environmental DNA (eDNA) and RNA (eRNA) technologies to uncover the hidden stories of marine ecosystems—without ever disturbing them.

From the sunlit Mediterranean to the icy waters of Baffin Bay, our team collects vast water samples, revealing elusive species, early signs of environmental stress, and real-time insights into the health of the sea. This is not just research—it’s a revolution in how we understand and protect the blue heart of our planet.

Every sample collected, every discovery made, and every partnership formed is another step toward a future where marine ecosystems thrive despite the challenges ahead.

Expedition Audacity is more than a science mission—it’s a call to action.

Curious to learn more about this transformative project?

Because the planet deserves more airtime than the afterparty.

In a media landscape where celebrity gossip drowns out environmental truth, we’ve chosen a different tactic: bring the storytellers to sea.

Through our Influence with Purpose initiative, we partner with respected voices from music, film, sport, and social media—inviting them aboard our vessel to witness the frontlines of climate and conservation firsthand.

This isn’t a photoshoot. It’s an education.

Immersed in the daily work—sampling microplastics, encountering endangered species, listening to indigenous knowledge—our guests become more than observers. They become allies. Advocates. 

And amplifiers.

When these experiences are shared with millions, they carry the salt, the science, and the soul of our mission. Not as PR. But as truth.

Because real influence isn’t measured in likes.

It’s measured in change.

Because the best science doesn’t always wait for calm seas.

Expedition Audacity’s Research On-Demand programme offers agile, tailored solutions for partners seeking specialised data collection in the world’s most remote or ecologically sensitive regions.

Whether you're mapping biodiversity, tracking pollution, studying marine health, or testing new technologies, we offer custom research services built around your goals—and the planet’s needs.

Powered by wind and driven by purpose, our vessel minimises environmental impact while delivering high-quality field data from places conventional research platforms can’t reach. It’s low-footprint science for a high-stakes world.

Our experienced crew supports a wide range of methodologies, including:

• eDNA and eRNA sampling
• Sensor deployment and recovery
• Deep-water ecosystem monitoring
• Oceanographic and climate data collection

We also offer the ability to run your equipment, deploy your systems, and integrate with your protocols—ensuring consistency and confidence from start to finish.

From short-term sampling to extended research campaigns, Research On-Demand gives you the flexibility, reach, and precision to meet your mission—while helping us all better understand, and protect, the wild blue world.

Your science. Our ship. Let’s go.