Miniboat Mission Accomplished
What began as a high school marine biology class project in Florida, USA transformed into a two-year ocean exploration odyssey across the Atlantic. The vessel at the heart of this story is Sea Eagle, a student-built and GPS-tracked miniboat.
Launched in May 2023, as part of a learning initiative in ocean literacy, is now a 2025 marvel within a small sea-side community in Southern France.
Sea Eagle’s voyage is a powerful example of how experiential education — projects that are student-led, interdisciplinary, and extend beyond classroom walls — can lead to unexpected discoveries, both scientific and personal. What started as a simple school project is now an epic journey, weaving together themes of curiosity, durability, and connection.
As we eagerly anticipate the cross-continental connection forged between students in Lite-et-Mixe and Jacksonville, now that Sea Eagle has landed and been recovered, check out the full story in our latest podcast:
Dive into the Details
🎧Listen to our latest podcast episode “The Sea Eagle Has Landed”.
🖱️Scroll through the latest social media buzz, such as our latest Traffic Report, France’s own ICI update or even the local police’s post!
📰Read ICI’s article: “A small boat, launched two years ago in Florida by students, is stranded in Lit-at-Mixe”
MB Sea Eagle also has its very own webpage for you to browse and learn more about this specific project!
