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A deep-sea expedition around Tuvalu has revealed promising signs of biodiversity.
The National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition, supported by Tuvalu’s government, began on 6 May. More than 15 scientists and filmmakers aboard the research vessel, Argo, aim to survey Tuvalu’s ocean, from lagoons and coral reefs to deep-sea habitats.
The team is using tools like the Argonauta submersible, baited underwater cameras, environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling, and deep-sea dropcams. The months-long voyage is the 10th leg of a global Pacific initiative launched in 2023.
Original Article: Expedition into Tuvalu’s deep waters reveal signs of ocean health
