Seychelles: a scientific mission initiated by Monaco on the Aldabra atoll
The SA Agulhas II vessel is en route to Mauritius, then Reunion. It will then head towards the atoll of Aldabra. This Seychelles island is located at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel. There, for a week, the twenty scientists deposited, will carry out a maximum of readings to take the hens of this preserved jewels.
Aldabra Atoll, a small coral land, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The remoteness of this gem has preserved it from pollution affairs, at least in appearance. This mission, initiated by Prince Albert II of Monaco, will last a week. For seven days the specialists deposited on the South African oceanographic and supply vessel SA Agulhas II. They will strive to take as many readings and samples as possible to report on Aldabra’s state of health.
The SA Agulhas II left Cap-Town in South Africa, this Monday, October 3, 2022. It will stop in Mauritius on October 10 and 12, then will come to our island, on Thursday 13 and Friday 14, we will learn Seychelles News Agency. These short stays in the Mascarenes will allow scientists from all over the world to embark.
(Illustration) SA Agulhas II
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This expedition was born, thanks to Albert 1uh of Monaco. This multi-faceted man, highly cultured, passionate about science, art, literature and nature, was one of the first to realize the urgency of preserving the environment. A naval officer, he became an oceanographer. At the beginning of the 20th century, when he was already of a respectable age, he launched the study mission to the atoll of Aldabra. A century after his death (Albert 1er died at the age of 73 in 1922), the great-great-grandson, Albert II continues his work. The prince honors the memory of his grandfather by financing this umpteenth expedition.
In addition to science, Monaco Explorations, thanks to the specialists on board the ship, will make young generations aware of the need to preserve the environment. Students will have the chance to work alongside experts. Back on earth, all will interact with young Seychellois, but they have already worked with students from Mauritius and Reunion.
The scientists will also try to answer the questions of the Seychellois and Mauritian governments on these questions that have become essential.