Dalio's Billions to Help Map Oceans as Deep-Sea Race Advances.

The article focuses on billionaire Ray Dalio's philanthropic initiative supporting marine research in the Indian Ocean to enhance marine protection following international commitments to reduce deep-sea exploitation. Dalio's nonprofit, OceanX, has launched a 24-day expedition from Singapore to study underwater mountains over an area of more than 17,000 square kilometers, involving scientists from several countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, and Fiji. The research, backed by a S$6 million grant from Singapore's National Research Foundation and additional funding from Dalio, aims to improve understanding of ocean biodiversity and will contribute to the establishment of marine protected areas under a new United Nations treaty. Findings from the expedition will be publicly shared, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding ocean resources as exploration increases. [Extracted from the article]