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News 3 May 2024Professor Charles Sheppard, OBELast week we heard the terrible news that our friend and the ‘father’ of marine science in Chagos had passed away. Our thoughts and condolences are with his wife Anne and his children during this incredibly sad and difficult time. -
News 5 March 2024Professor Andrew BrierleyProfessor Andrew Brierley passed away on the evening of the 20th of February 2024. The Marine Science community sends their thoughts and condolences to all of Andy's family, friends and colleagues on learning this sad news. -
News 15 December 2023The Art of Saving the OceanThrough a series of keynote presentations and panel discussions, we explored the science behind ocean-island connections, learned about projects currently underway and the involvement of local communities, and how we can find new ways to fund this important work.
What we do
Our Indian Ocean focussed research programme is advancing the understanding of Marine Protected Areas - so they can be better managed to provide the maximum amount of protection. Our highly collaborative and interdisciplinary projects are led by some of the world's leading marine scientists who are pushing the boundaries of their fields.
A healthy ocean is
vital to sustaining all
life on Earth – not just
the animals and plants
that live below the waves
70%
of the Earth is ocean
91%
of species in the ocean are yet to be discovered
70%
of the oxygen we breathe is made in the ocean
OUR RESEARCH
The Indian ocean is one of the Earth's most exploited oceans. A large Marine Protected Area located in the middle of the Indian ocean provides an incredible opportunity to create an ocean observatory - a place where scientists can investigate complex marine ecosystems in the absence of direct human influence.
Island Reef Connections
The impact of climate change has been acutely felt on coral reefs across the Indian Ocean, including areas previously shown to be some of the healthiest coral reefs in the region.
Species Distribution and Ecology
Our work is building a detailed picture of how important and mobile species such as turtles, seabirds, sharks and rays travel across the Indian Ocean
Tackling Illegal Fishing
Scientific research carried out in the Indian Ocean is being used to inform the management of Marine Protected Areas and help governments support international commitments such as the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 14.
Scientists
More than 73 scientists from 22 institutions and 11 countries are working together to uncover the ocean's hidden secrets - and find new ways to protect it
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