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62 | STRENGTHENING OCEANOGRAPHY
MONACO EXPLORATIONS
Rediscovering
the Indian Ocean
The Monaco Explorations' On 3 October 2022, from Cape Town, the South Afri-
Indian Ocean 2022 mission can oceanographic vessel S.A. Agulhas II, chartered
by the Principality, cast off: it was the start of the mis-
feedback day highlights the sion led by Explorations de Monaco in the western
Indian Ocean. Under the aegis of HSH Prince Albert
scientific, educational, and II, the ship headed for Mauritius via Réunion, before
diplomatic dimensions that moving on to the Seychelles. For two months, more
than 100 scientists took turns on board, deploying
make this oceanographic 8 international research programmes, particularly in
little-known or isolated areas, such as the Saya de
adventure so original. Malha bank on the Mascarene Plateau, the Aldabra
atoll, and the island of Saint-Brandon. The expedition
was a real opportunity to educate and train young
people while forging new diplomatic links between
the states of the region.
■ 2 month assignment,
IN ■ 18 500 km travelled,
FIGURES ■ 8 international research programmes,
■ 150 participants from 20 nationalities,
■ 1000 species collected,
■ 150 articles in the national and international press,
■ 500 visitors welcomed on board during stopovers.
