Lead institution:
Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
GOBI is an international partnership of organisations committed to advancing the scientific basis for conserving biological diversity in the marine environment. In particular, GOBI contributes expertise, knowledge and data to support the Convention on Biological Diversity’s efforts to identify and promote ecologically or biologically significant marine areas (EBSAs) by assisting a range of intergovernmental, regional and national organisations to use and develop data, tools and methodologies. GOBI also undertakes research to generate new knowledge that will enhance environmental protection, management and sustainable use of specific areas in the ocean.
Start date: 01/01/2021
End date: 30/04/2023
Lead Contact: Prof. David Johnson (david.johnson@seascapeconsultants.co.uk)