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EU Funded Environmental Information Projects

…leaflet warns of the devastating impacts that bringing invasive and non-native species into the Territory can have. It outlines what preventative measures people can take do avoid doing this and thus preserve BIOT’s rich environment. Educational Film and Brochure A new film and brochure depicting the natural treasures of BIOT aimed at those working in or transiting through the British Indian Ocean Territory is also available. It shows how those in…

1 Jan Seabird Ecology Exped

…als of communication and field equipment were conducted to inform future research trips to the Territory. Outstanding support was provided by numerous personnel from BF BIOT without which the research would not have been so successful. Our sincere thanks are extended to our sponsors BPMS, BIOTA for permission to visit and permits, BF BIOT personnel especially Major Martyn Adams the Executive Officer and Harri Morrall the Environmental Officer. Fin…

1 Jan Seabirds Exped – Diego Garcia and Danger Is.

…ary 2019 (PDF) Download the full Danger Island report here: BIOT Seabird Research Expedition Report Danger Island January 2019 (PDF) In January and February 2019, a team from ZSL’s Institute of Zoology, as part of the Bertarelli Programme of Marine Science, visited BIOT, for the third year, to conduct research into the importance of the Marine Protected Area for seabirds. A team of 3 researchers spent 9 days ‘under canvas’ on island, where they de…

Conservation Management Plan Workshop Report

…the major existing and potential threats to the Territory, and establish a strategic approach to combat these pressures. Discussions were also held around future opportunities for conservation management in BIOT, including new technologies and research opportunities. The Management Plan, which will replace the existing Interim Conservation Management Framework, will be published in autumn 2018. BIOT Conservation Management Workshop Report…

CSA Reports

…Dr. Mark Spalding, the British Indian Ocean Territory Administration’s independent Chief Scientific Adviser, visits the Territory annually. Following his visit, he writes a report of his recommendations for environmental action based on his opinion and any further observations, new developments and progress on past issues. 2019 CSA Annual Report 2018 CSA Annual Report 2017 CSA Annual Report…

Master Pleads Guilty To Illegal Fishing In BIOT

…use severe damage to vulnerable habitats, including through the use of destructive or unselective gear; the capture of protected, endangered and threatened species such as turtles, sharks, seabirds and marine mammals; and the discarding of non-target and low-grade fish. This creates potential ecological, social and economic impacts throughout the Indian Ocean region. The BIOT Administration is committed to tackling IUU fishing and has sought co-op…

2019 Science Expeditions

…The BIOT Administration has permitted 11 science expeditions in 2019 including new research from Plymouth Univesity and the Manta Trust as part of the Bertarelli Programme in Marine Science. Already this year we have learned of the role that seabirds play in the health of reef ecosystems; the great migrations of our turtle populations, reaching all the way to East Africa, and so much more!…

Science

…efore entry to BIOT as well as approval for the expedition. We have issued new guidance and application procedures, available to download here: BIOT Scientific Expedition Guidance Any application must be submitted to the British Indian Ocean Territory Administration (BIOTA) no later than: Three months before the scientific expedition arrives in BIOT, if access is independent of the island of Diego Garcia. Six months before the scientific expeditio…

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