Dr. Aaron Savio Lobo, Head of WCS-India's Marine Programme and Dr. Anant Pande, Senior Scientist and Senior Project Lead of the Ocean Giants project, attended the Bay of Bengal Strategy Meeting at Bangkok, Thailand from September 9th – 11th, 2024. The meeting was also attended by WCS’s Bay of Bengal country programme representatives from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Several regional and transboundary issues pertaining to marine conservation such as bycatch reduction, habitat restoration, and community participation were discussed at length. The attendees delved into ways to integrate species conservation goals, maintain ecological integrity, and improve human well-being for developing a long-term strategy for the region.
