Seychelles, Blazing a Trail in Marine Conservation

As the world grapples with the climate emergency, Seychelles is leading the way in marine conservation - ten years ahead of United Nations deadlines. A marine expedition into its deep waters has analysed a huge swathe of unchartered Indian Ocean territory, providing invaluable research.

"The Seychelles are a beacon for ocean conservation, ocean science and ocean management. They've really taken the lead where others are catching up," says Oliver Steeds, founder and mission director of Nekton, the research foundation that carried out deep ocean explorations in the Seychelles in March/April.

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