04/28/2025
I have been incredibly fortunate over the years to have had the opportunity to work alongside scientists around the globe on some amazing initiatives. Recently I joined scientists with on a research expedition engaged in the first-ever comprehensive ecological surveys of Latham Island, a remote island off the coast of Tanzania and Zanzibar. The research identified this small uninhabited island as a significant marine biodiversity hotspot – 60,000+ seabirds, critically endangered sharks and rays, and reefs teeming with fish. The findings—gathered by researchers from WCS and partner institutions like Université de la Reunion, the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries in Zanzibar, and the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries in Mainland Tanzania—will be used to shape plans for Tanzania’s first offshore Marine Protected Area (MPA), which would secure long-term protection for this remote biodiversity hotspot.
These are a few images from that expedition. I am always incredibly grateful for opportunities like this and in awe of the dedication and hard work from the teams working on these conservation efforts.
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