Nekton Discovery has Hallmark of New Ecosystem - Consumer Ready

Scientists on the Nekton Maldives Mission believe they have likely discovered a previously undescribed ecosystem - 'The Trapping Zone' - that is creating an oasis of life 500 metres down in the depths of the Indian Ocean.

The discovery has been hailed as hugely significant by the Maldives Government. Although more scientific investigation is still necessary, the ecosystem has the long-term potential to be exploited as a new commercial fishery - that would augment the Maldives tuna industry which is currently the mainstay of its marine economy.