Protecting the Environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory
Synopsis
The wildlife and environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) are exceptional. The Territory has the greatest marine biodiversity in the UK and its Overseas Territories, as well as some of the cleanest seas and healthiest reef systems in the world. BIOT is home to the world’s biggest arthropod, the coconut crab, which can reach up to one metre across, with densities on Diego Garcia amongst the highest globally. The outer islands and atolls are colonized by internationally important numbers of seabirds, with many thousands of pairs of sooty terns, brown boobies and red-footed boobies regularly breeding there. Endemic species of coral and reef fish inhabit the c. 4,000 km² of shallow coral reefs, which also support over six times the amount of fish that are found on any other Indian Ocean reef.
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- Director
- Alex Ranken
- Original Title
- Protecting the Environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory
- Country of Origin
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- EU Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Ranken
Ross McFall
Alex Ranken, Wendy Darke
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Ranken
Director
Alex Ranken
Producer
Ross McFall
Editor
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What is Protecting the Environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory about?
The wildlife and environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) are exceptional. The Territory has the greatest marine biodiversity in the UK and its Overseas Territories, as well as some of the cleanest seas and healthiest reef systems in the world. BIOT is home to the world’s biggest arthropod, the coconut crab, which can reach up to one metre across, with densities on Diego Garcia amongst the highest globally. The outer islands and atolls are colonized by internationally important numbers of seabirds, with many thousands of pairs of sooty terns, brown boobies and red-footed boobies regularly breeding there. Endemic species of coral and reef fish inhabit the c. 4,000 km² of shallow coral reefs, which also support over six times the amount of fish that are found on any other Indian Ocean reef.
Who directed Protecting the Environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory?
Protecting the Environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory was directed by Alex Ranken.
Who stars in Protecting the Environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory?
The principal cast of Protecting the Environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory includes Sally Bailey.
When was Protecting the Environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory released and how long is it?
Protecting the Environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 23m.