Tracking data on hawksbill turtles, reef manta rays and three seabird species

Combining data from across the programme a team led by Dr Alice Trevail from Exter University compared tracking data on hawksbill turtles, reef manta rays and three seabird species: red-footed boobies, brown boobies and wedge-tailed shearwaters. “Our results provide clear evidence for the value of the Chagos Archipelago Very Large Marine Protected Area for protecting a diverse range of large and mobile marine species.” Chagos study highlights value of vast Marine Protected Areas – News