Scientists lead mission to explore depths of the Indian Ocean

Nectan, a nonprofit research institute, is leading a three-year expedition to explore the Indian Ocean. The team will depart from Bremerhaven, Germany, on January 25th aboard the Ocean Zephyr, heading towards the Seychelles. The Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands, has committed to protecting 30% of its national waters. The mission will involve mapping the ocean floor, studying marine life, and deploying sensors to depths of 2000 meters. The primary goal is to gather data for environmental conservation, including conducting at least 50 first descents around the islands.

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