Exploring hybrid ocean governance in the high seas for the Sargasso Sea and the Thermal Dome
THE RESEARCH PROJECT
The ‘SARGADOM’ project focuses on two remarkable high seas sites – the Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic (‘SARGA’) and the Thermal Dome in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (‘DOM’). The aim of the project is to contribute to the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services, and to facilitate the development of hybrid ocean governance approaches for the two sites.
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The Sargasso Sea and the Thermal Dome provide illustrative examples of the value of high seas ecosystems, as well as highlighting the barriers to their protection.
UPCOMING EVENTS
AND LATEST NEWS
3rd GloFouling R&D Forum and Exhibition on Biofouling Prevention and Management for Maritime Industries
Sonia took the opportunity to share with the biofouling sector a presentation on the progress made towards the Thermal Dome becoming the first high seas PSSA.
From the COP, remotely!
We are at COP29 Virtual Ocean Pavilion, come and visit the booth.
Expedition to the Thermal Dome begins
Using 3D technology and advanced sensors, scientists will place smart buoys in the Thermal Dome to measure its physical, chemical and ecological properties.
Offshore Science Costa Rica
Conference dedicated to exploring Costa Rica’s seabed and thermal dome through science, conservation and collaboration. 3-5 December, 2024 – Universidad de Costa Rica
47th Annual Conference on Ocean Law and Policy
From September 17 to 20, SARGADOM took part in this conference dedicated to ocean governance in the South Pacific and Latin America. Sonia spoke about the global challenges affecting the ocean and the importance of respecting international commitments in the panel dedicated to biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction.
A week at IUCN headquarters
A week of intense reflection in Gland, Switzerland to help facilitate implementation of the BBNJ agreement
PARTNERS
SARGADOM is the result of an international collaboration between research institutes, NGOs, marine area managers and public funders.
FUNDERS
Fonds français pour l’environnement mondial
French Biodiversity Agency
Global Environment Facility
