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…ke no other for scientific research. It also provides a testing ground for new environmental management techniques with significance to other protected areas around the world. The BIOT Administration encourages research science to explore this untapped and as yet largely scientifically undocumented area. Recent expeditions have shown the contribution sea birds make to the reef environment, and have discovered new sea grass beds that are vital for…

Rats and Reefs

…02-3 And see the BBC article highlighting the issue: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44799420 The BIOT Administration welcomes the wide publicisation of this study, particularly as it is the International Year of the Reef. Rat eradication is a priority for the BIOT Administration and will form a significant part of the new Conservation Management Plan, which will be published in the autumn this year. BIOTA is working closely with th…

BIOT Joins Pioneering Underwater Camera Network

…ions about protecting and managing these diverse ecosystems. This exciting new network builds on previous successful deployments of BRUVS in the Territory. In the 2019 Reef 1 expedition scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) deployed underwater cameras to create a data set representing the most comprehensive survey of reef sharks across the archipelago to date. In 2016 both the VAVAII and Pelagic expeditions deployed sim…

5 VAVA II Exped

…ance of the acoustic array and the collection of instruments set out on the reef during the earlier Reef 1 expedition. It also afforded a rare opportunity to explore new habitats and pilot new methodologies that may have opportunities for future research in the BIOT MPA….

Tackling Plastic Pollution

…e already been introduced to help with the footprint of those on island: A new water treatment works, making tap water drinkable for the first time and reducing the need for bottled water. Straws are now only available on request in restaurants/bars and will be phased out along with single use plastic ware that can be purchased in the store. They will be replaced by biodegradable plastics, paper and wooden products. The use of reusable water bott…

Conservation Management Plan 2018 – 2023

…istration hosted a workshop in London to begin the process of developing a new Conservation Management Plan for the Territory. The workshop brought together scientists, academics, representatives from non-governmental organisations and experts on conservation management. The aim of the workshop was to identify the major existing and potential threats to the Territory, and establish a strategic approach to combat these pressures. Discussions were a…

Scientific Journal Articles

…n Bourasseau 2025 ICRI Thermal variation on sea turtle nesting beaches Turtles Stokes et al 2024 Science Direct The impacts of satellite tagging on hawksbills Turtles Stokes et al 2024 British Ecological Society Optimization of swim depth Turtles Stokes et al 2024 PNAS New Tools to Identify the Location of Sea Grass Meadows Sea Grass Esteban et al 2018 Frontiers in Marine Science Coral Bleaching and Mortality in the Chagos Archipelago Coral Sheppa…

CSA’s Report on Coral Bleaching

A new report has just been released by our Chief Science Advisor and the environment team at BIOT describing the coral bleaching event that took place in 2024 and the impacts this had on coral reefs across the Archipelago. Coral bleaching is a stress response driven by unusually hot water and is becoming more frequent with changing climate. Mass bleaching impacted corals everywhere, and led to morality of some 23% of all coral in Chagos. Although…

How to apply for a mooring permit

…business) we have as of 31 March 2026, paused substantive consideration of new applications for permits to enter the Territory whilst the BIOT Administration considers its position. We will update this notice as soon as there are any developments. This page aims to help you understand the circumstances under which permits are granted; the restrictions in place; and finally, the process and documentation you need in order to apply for a permit. Ple…

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…T (except for permits to enter Diego Garcia necessary for the operation of the military facility or those on official BIOTA business) we have as of 31 March 2026, paused substantive consideration of new applications for permits to enter the Territory whilst the BIOT Administration considers its position. We will update this notice as soon as there are any developments….

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