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6th Darwin Plus Grant Round Open
…f rare and threatened species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. It is estimated that the OTs contain an estimated 90% of the biodiversity found within the UK and the Territories combined. A key priority for Darwin Plus is that it should help deliver the UK Governments commitment to create a Blue Belt of marine protection around the OTs. This includes: Improving marine conservation, protection or management, including developing i…
Bertarelli Foundation BIOT Marine Science Symposium
…e at the Royal Geographical Society, London. Speakers included some of the world’s leading marine scientists, presenting their work from a wide range of habitats, including open ocean, coral reefs and oceanic islands. The British Indian Ocean Territory’s Deputy Commissioner, Bryony Mathew, and Environmental Officer, Harri Morrall, spoke about the UK government’s commitment to protecting our oceans and encouraging scientific discovery and conservat…
Marine Protected Area
…’s unique reefs and coral atolls, which include the Great Chagos Bank, the world’s largest coral atoll, are in exceptionally good condition. Coral disease is very low and no marine invasives have been recorded in BIOT waters. Such excellent coral health helped corals in BIOT to recover much more rapidly than corals in the surrounding Indian Ocean, after a widespread ocean warming event in 1998 caused up to 90% coral mortality across the region. Fu…
How to apply for a mooring permit
…as been issued. Applications will not be considered from charter vessels, cruise ships, or vessels with fee-paying crews. If you decide not to use your permit, please notify the Administration as soon as possible. Unfortunately we are unable to provide refunds. If you encounter exceptional circumstances (e.g. severe vessel malfunctions, medical emergencies or dangerous weather conditions) and cannot enter BIOT during the period outlined in your pe…