The Unexplored Depths of the Indian Ocean

Sunday 8th of March 2020

The Unexplored Depths of the Indian Ocean

The newest Commonwealth member country, Maldives, has joined Seychelles to launch a major joint scientific expedition to investigate unexplored depths of the Indian Ocean.

Led by the UK research institute Nekton, the goal is to boost the sustainable governance of Seychelles and Maldivian waters, including the protection of 629,000 km2 of ocean.

For the first time, we will have a glimpse of what the deep sea features and the biodiversity it holds. It will also contribute to the wider goal of marine spatial planning and ocean governance.

Minister for Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture of the Maldives, Zaha Waheed: It is vital to comprehensively understand what lies beneath our waters in order for us to be informed enough to take necessary actions towards a healthy and prosperous ocean.