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NUS and OceanX Launch 24-Day Indian Ocean Expedition

10/8/2025

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National University of Singapore (NUS) and OceanX begin a 24-day expedition October 7, 2025, in Indian Ocean to study Monsoon Rise and biodiversity.
BBNJ Agreement (effective Jan 2026) guides Singapore's involvement.
The team includes 14 NUS researchers and international scientists from ASEAN nations.
Findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals; specimens will be curated at NUS Museum.

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Story summary

National University of Singapore (NUS) and OceanX begin a 24-day expedition October 7, 2025, in Indian Ocean to study Monsoon Rise and biodiversity.
BBNJ Agreement (effective Jan 2026) guides Singapore's involvement.
The team includes 14 NUS researchers and international scientists from ASEAN nations.
Findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals; specimens will be curated at NUS Museum.