NEKTON DEPLOYS THE LATEST SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES TO EXPLORE THE DEEP OCEAN AND ACCELERATE ITS SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE
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Nekton explores the depths of the ocean to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind
Our exploratory Missions are at the core of all our work.
Leading an Alliance of global partners, we undertake multidisciplinary scientific research of the state of the deep ocean, the planet’s most critical, yet least explored, ecosystem. Our discoveries inform global decision makers and ignite public interest to catalyse change.
Mission II: Indian Ocean 2018-2021
The Indian Ocean Mission is a major global scientific collaboration to create a step change in our knowledge of the Indian Ocean and catalyse its sustainable governance. The Mission includes six research expeditions across distinct bioregions of the Western, Central and Eastern Indian Ocean. The Mission combines scientific research, capacity development, ocean policy and public engagement to deliver the greatest coordinated impact. The Mission is endorsed by the 2nd International Indian Ocean Expedition (UNESCO-IOC) and will conclude with a State of the Indian Ocean Summit in November 2021.
Mission I: XL Catlin Deep Ocean Survey 2016-2018
The XL Catlin Deep Ocean Survey is Nekton’s first multidisciplinary scientific research Mission to investigate the state of the deep ocean around Bermuda, Sargasso Sea and the NW Atlantic.
The Mission aims to create, develop and field test a new standardised methodology for marine biologists around the world to assess the function, health and resilience of the deep ocean. Launch of scientific results: Ocean Risk Conference, Bermuda, May 2018.
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Mission I Impact
40 global partners, 40,000 specimens analysed, major scientific publications in process, global media reach of over 750 million and catalysed regional ocean policy.
The Nekton Alliance
Collaboration is at the heart of Nekton’s operations. We partner with an Alliance of world leading organisations across marine science, ocean policy, business, media, education and civil society.
Nekton Protocol
The Nekton Protocol is a new multidisciplinary standardised framework for marine research to accelerate comparative analysis of ocean data & catalyse ocean governance.
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