Ghislaine Maxwell Discusses Founding and Closure of TerraMar Project

Genesis of TerraMar Project

• 💡 The idea for TerraMar Project originated around 2010-2011, stemming from a childhood love of the ocean and concerns about its state.
• 🚀 The project was founded after a breakup, with the goal of focusing on the part of the ocean outside of national borders.
• 🌊 The name 'TerraMar' signifies 'land and sea,' emphasizing that Earth should perhaps be called 'ocean' due to its vastness.

Exploratory Work and Inspirations

• ⚓ Early work involved exploratory expeditions, including two attempts to find Amelia Earhart.
• 🔬 Collaborations with National Geographic and Woods Hole were part of the exploratory efforts.
• 🚢 The Remis 6000, used in these expeditions, was instrumental in finding a downed Air France plane, highlighting its deep-sea exploration capabilities.

Closure of the Non-Profit

• ⚠️ TerraMar was shut down in 2019 following the resurgence of charges against Jeffrey Epstein.
• 🛡️ The decision to close was made to prevent the ongoing legal issues from negatively impacting associated organizations like the Smithsonian or National Geographic.