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June 30, 2015

Where it all starts

BY: Oceana Web

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CIENTIFICAS BUSCANDO ESPECIMENES ENTRE LOS RESTOS TAMIZADOS DEL FANGO EXTRAIDO CON LA DRAGA

 

It all starts here. The discovery of new species or not described to a certain area or depth range, the documentation of threats to marine life, or the seed for a new Marine Protected Area. It all starts by knowing what lies there, where it is and its conservation status. Today I joined Malta´s campaign to work documenting these bottoms, most of them unexplored until today. The lack of information often represents a problem when trying to apply the necessary protective measures and, therefore, this is the first and indispensable step to achieve significant goals. Today we sampled the furthest zone off the coast and will spend the night at sea. I´m willing to see what lies below.