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2 RESPONSIBLE YACHT OWNERSHIP... We are passionate about the world s oceans and seas. Our luxury yachts have been crafted so that Sunseeker owners all around the world can enjoy them to their fullest potential.

3 WHILE THERE S STILL TIME We strive to be global leaders in all that we do, and it s important to us that we also do our part to help protect one of our most valuable resources, so that we and future generations can all continue to enjoy our precious time on the water.

4 Oceans cover 72% of the Earth s surface and support life on our planet in all of its forms. Over a billion people rely on fish as a principal source of protein, so humanity suffers directly as fish stocks are depleted. When oceans are depleted of fish, their ecosystems collapse and our oceans lose their resilience. Oceans produce more than half of the oxygen we breathe and absorb half of the carbon dioxide we produce.

5 OUR PARTNERSHIP We are very proud to be working with the Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE), a global charity dedicated to creating marine reserves around the world and establishing sustainable models of fishing which help to support healthy oceans. Established in 2010, the Blue Marine team was the driving force behind the award-winning documentary film The End of the Line that brought the world s attention to the crisis of industrial-scale fishing. BLUE s aim is to protect and enhance 10% of the world s oceans by 2020 and 30% by 2030 through projects across the world. And we want to help them do just that. By utilising the generosity and unique qualities of the whole Sunseeker family our clients, dealers, suppliers and employees and through our partnership with BLUE, we will make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our oceans. UK Registered Charity number

6 Sunseeker sponsored project in the Balearics SEEKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH OUR FIRST PROJECT We are supporting BLUE with a special project on the island of Menorca, helping to positively influence the future of its marine environment. Many of our clients know and love Menorca and we hope that, as a result of this work, a recognised model of conservation will be developed that works for marine life and those living on and enjoying the island. We hope to then widen out the programme worldwide. Menorca was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in It s a main spawning area for bluefin tuna and is home to 628 species of seaweed, fish and shellfish. However, the island also faces increased pressure from unregulated fishing, tourism and pollution, and the current marine protection scheme is proving ineffective. This challenge presents an ideal opportunity for us to make a tangible difference in protecting Menorca s marine environment, working alongside BLUE and local partners. It s proven that healthy marine reserves are more resilient to pollution, and we will be undertaking a number of initiatives as part of this project: Developing of eco-moorings to preserve seagrass beds and reduce the environmental impact of tourism Creating a dedicated monitoring programme investing in patrol vessels and marine rangers Establishing key relationships with local fishermen to help them become part of the solution, including developing a code of conduct to guide responsible commercial and recreational fishing Supporting specific initiatives to clean marine reserves and remove plastic waste and abandoned fishing nets Creating More Fish, Less Plastic reusable biodegradable shopping bags which will be distributed across the island VIEW MORE STORIES

7 How can you get involved? The importance of this programme cannot be underestimated and as the project gets underway over the coming months, we will be contacting all our key stakeholders including owners and captains to help them get involved in various marine monitoring programmes whilst in Menorca. By following the Blue Marine Yacht Club Charter (a brief series of easily achievable guidelines), boat owners, guests and crew can immediately reduce their impact on the marine environment at no cost. If you would like to register your personal interest in supporting this project or learning about further BLUE initiatives, please contact or click below to make an immediate donation. Your generosity really does make a difference. GET INVOLVED