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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…

Invasive Non-Native Species Secretariat visit to BIOT

…Government to provide further advice on how to strengthen biosecurity. The new list of invasive species at risk of entering BIOT, and suggestions on how to prevent or react to their arrival, will help the BIOT Administration protect the Territory’s unique environment and incredible biodiversity. We are grateful for the support provided by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), and look forward to working together again in the future. Full blo…

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…

BIOT Plants Stamp Issue 02.05.18

…brought in from the sea and from bird droppings. This soil then supported new seeds and spores, which also arrived by wind, sea and from seabirds. Tropical temperatures and consistent rainfall year-round has enabled the few plants that reached these islands to flourish, forming dense forests, with tall hardwood trees in many areas. Even so, the overall diversity of native plants is low. Further to this, from the end of the 18th century, BIOT was…

1 Jan Seabird Ecology Exped

…joined by 29 volunteers. In addition to the primary objectives two species new to the Territory were discovered by the team, Watercock (a bird) and Vagrant Emperor (a dragonfly). Trials 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 t…

Design a Stamp Competition for Children

…ey are tiny little animals called polyps. When polyps die, they harden and new polyps grow on top of them causing the reef to grow. Polyps need to eat to stay alive and eat tiny animals (plankton) as well as algae. This algae gets food from the sun by using photosynthesis and so this is why coral reefs form close to the surface of the water and in clear water where the sun reaches. Coral reefs in the world are being destroyed: they grow at a very…

EU Funded Environmental Information Projects

…gions and Overseas Countries and Territories. The BEST initiative seeks to promote the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of ecosystem services including ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation in the EU outermost regions and overseas countries and territories. Further information can be found about the initiative on the European Commission environment website. Diego Garcia Southern Restoration Site…

Scientific Journal Articles

… Report Subject Author Published Journal / Site 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 Sheppard et al 2017 OpenSI Male Hatchling Production in Sea Turtles… Sea Turtles Esteban, Laloe, Mortimer, Guzman & Hays 2016 www.nature.com …

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