ODISEA expedition to explore and protect biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean
IUCN will be partnering with the ODISEA expedition to explore and protect biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean, IUCN’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office announced at the COP29 in Baku today. The joint work is aimed at strengthening the Great Blue Wall – a network of conserved and restored ecosystems that shelter communities from the impacts of climate change, and help biodiversity recover – and documenting conservation success stories in the Western Indian Ocean.
Aboard the 39-meter sailing vessel S/Y ODISEA, the expedition will bring together local researchers, community members, and government officials to monitor biodiversity baselines, explore remote seamounts, and identify key habitats for threatened species. Together, they will develop innovative financial solutions and share conservation successes with local stakeholders. This collective effort aims to protect marine biodiversity, which is essential to the health of our planet and the well-being of all people.
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