Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has joined forces with global environmental charity Project Seagrass to raise awareness of the ocean’s seagrass habitats.

Scientists from the organisation will join a cruise on board Bolette to the Isles of Scotland and the Faroes in August.

The experts will help guests learn more about the “importance of seagrass and how it plays a crucial role for wildlife, communities and climate stability”, a statement said.

Activities will include an audience with session, daily forums in the Earth Room, a hosted showcase of two conservation films and a hosted shoreside experience in Kirkwall.

In addition, the team will take part in deck watching in conservation-related areas, have one-on-one meetings with guests and use research material and papers to host book club style discussions.

The project “ties in with Fred Olsen’s Signature Experience, Itinerary Insights” concept, the line added, which celebrate “how guest speakers are chosen to give like-minded travellers a deeper understanding of a particular subject”.

Fred Olsen ‘thrilled’ with new collaboration

Fred Olsen on-board journey planning manager Tim Spicer said: “We know that our guests love to gain a deeper understanding of the destinations we visit on our cruises, so we are thrilled to be teaming up with Project Seagrass.

“Our new Earth Room on board Bolette has been designed to inspire and ignite a passion for guests to find out more about the world we live in and how we can lessen our impact on the environment.

“Project Seagrass will be presenting on current restoration techniques and sharing ways that we can all make small changes in our lives to positively impact climate change.”

Project Seagrass fundraising and relationship manager Louise Swindell added: “The entire Project Seagrass team are delighted to be working with Fred Olsen Cruise lines to raise awareness of the importance of seagrass.

“Working together to save the world’s seagrass, addressing both the climate and biodiversity crisis is essential for both people and planet.”

Fred Olsen has also worked with ORCA, as part of its cruise conservationist programme.