More than 15 scientists and filmmakers from National Geographic Pristine Seas begin an expedition today to study the health of Tuvalu’s marine environments in the hopes of advancing ocean conservation. The months-long research expedition will explore Tuvalu’s ocean — from deep sea to lagoons to coral reefs — a majority of which have never been studied in-depth before.
The expedition is a partnership between Pristine Seas and Tuvalu Government. Pristine Seas will share data gathered during the expedition with the country’s government, which can be used to inform ocean management plans and help Tuvalu officials decide which parts of their ocean to protect. This expedition comes at a crucial time, as Tuvalu is in the process of developing its National Ocean Policy to ensure the protection of their waters. Scientists from Tuvalu will play an integral role in the expedition, contributing to the research and sharing their knowledge of the ocean.
