A group of scientists who are conducting research and studies on the Pacific oceans onboard the Tara Expedition are in the country for the next couple of days.
The group have begun collecting samples of corals from Pacific Harbour, Nukulau and the Yasawas.
Head of International Policy French Government Andre’ Abren says their planned visit was to coincide with the Oceans Conference in New York this week.
Abren says that in 2015, during the COP 21 meeting in Paris, discussions were made on the role of marine and ecosystems, the importance in climate regulations is often underestimated.
He says that it is the time to act and develop mandatory laws to sustain the oceans.
Abren highlighted the French Embassy will host a Conference on conservation and sustainable use of sea and marine resources for sustainable development at USP that will coincide with the Oceans Conference in New York.
The group of scientists onboard will conduct their research for 2 years and will compile their reports to the United Nations with a budget estimate of $5 million USD on works carried out.
