Planet: Oceans and life

The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is construed as an area with unique and age-old geological processes (Obura and others, 2012). Bathymetric features of complex relief and diverse geological origin, in both the deep and shallow water environments, characterize the seafloor topography of the region. The features play a crucial role in influencing water flow, while clearly directing and allowing their passage in intricate pathways (Parson and Evans 2005). The constrained water flow essentially drives all marine ecosystems and species, on evolutionary and ecological scales (Obura and others, 2012). These bathymetric features have significant impacts on the meteorology, ocean circulation, flux of heat and nutrients as well as on the patterns of living marine resources.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Climate Action

Life Below Water