Strengthening the world's largest Marine Protected Area: Chagos Archipelago
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £287,788
WHERE British Indian Ocean Territory
Summary
To strengthen the Chagos Marine Protected Area by providing scientific knowledge for effective management and to develop a strategy that engages the support of potential stakeholders through outreach, education and engagement. The legacy will be sound management and increased value of what is currently the world’s largest Marine Protected Area and a unique and globally important reference site
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