Since 2017, the Principality of Monaco supports UNESCO to strengthen conservation and scientific understanding of the marine sites inscribed on the World Heritage List. This strategic partnership allows local management teams to benefit from the results obtained during the scientific missions of Monaco Explorations. The partnership also draws international attention to the conservation challenges facing the world’s most iconic ocean sites.
How do coral reefs currently react to the impacts of climate change? What is hidden in the labyrinths of unexplored underwater caves and tunnels? Where do sharks go to feed or reproduce? Scientific research allows experts to obtain knowledge through field data and an increased understanding of species and ecosystems. This research serves as an important decision support tool, used by site managers to implement effective and sustainable management and conservation measures on a more global scale.