OceanX Launches Scientific Research Mission in the Seychelles Islands in Partnership with the Republic of Seychelles, Seychelles Island Foundation, Island Conservation Society, and Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX has embarked on a scientific research mission from January 14 to February 11, 2024, to the Seychelles islands of Aldabra, Amirantes Islands, Farquhar, Cosmoledo Atoll, and Mahe Plateau. The mission is conducted in partnership with the Republic of Seychelles Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment through its Environment Department, the Seychelles Island Foundation (SIF), Island Conservation Society (ICS), the University of Seychelles, the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), and Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT). A deep-sea submersible dive from the mission will be broadcast live at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (Davos 2024), with OceanX Head of Science Operations Mattie Rodrigue and marine biologist Dr. Diva Amon participating in a panel discussion on ocean exploration and protection from Seychelles. The broadcast will be available live here on Wednesday, January 17, at 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET.
- The mission is conducted in partnership with the Republic of Seychelles Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment through its Environment Department , the Seychelles Island Foundation (SIF) , Island Conservation Society (ICS) , the University of Seychelles , the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) , and Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) .
- Seychelles, situated in the Western Indian Ocean, faces a scarcity of deep-water research due to limited access and substantial funding requirements.
- "OceanX is proud to be working with like-minded partners to lead this mission, shaping the future of deep-sea exploration and environmental conservation."
- Data collection and findings from the OceanX mission will form a solid foundation for Seychelles ocean conservation and protection.