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New deep-sea programme launched

The International Network for Scientific Investigations of Deep-Sea Ecosystems (INDEEP) aims to develop and synthesise our understanding of deep-sea global biodiversity and functioning and provide a framework to bridge the gap between scientific results and society to aid in the formation of sustainable management strategies.

INDEEP aims to bring together and help coordinate deep-sea research efforts from across the globe through 5 working groups targeting:

1) Taxonomy and evolution
2) Global biodiversity and biogeography
3) Population connectivity
4) Ecosystem functioning 
5) Anthropogenic impact and social policy. 
The membership of each working group is open and envisioned to evolve and change in response to ongoing research activities (coordinated by a nominated lead).
The first INDEEP meeting was held in December 2010 to establish the working groups and first activities. A second INDEEP meeting is planned for Monday September 26th and all are welcome to attend, with the meeting providing the opportunity to catch up on progress to date, and to join a working group. 
The meeting will be held from 10 – 12 (followed by a buffet lunch) prior to the opening of the second World Conference on Marine Biodiversity in Aberdeen. 
  • Taxonomy and evolution (WG1)
  • Global biodiversity and biogeography (WG2)
  • Population connectivity (WG3)
  • Ecosystem functioning (WG4)
  • Anthropogenic impact and social policy (WG5).

The membership of each working group is open and envisioned to evolve and change in response to ongoing research activities (coordinated by a nominated lead).

The first INDEEP meeting was held in December 2010 to establish the working groups and first activities. A second INDEEP meeting is planned for Monday September 26th and all are welcome to attend, with the meeting providing the opportunity to catch up on progress to date, and to join a working group. The meeting will be held from 9 – 11 prior to the opening of the second World Conference on Marine Biodiversity in Aberdeen. 

For further information on this meeting, or INDEEP in general, please contact Dr Maria Baker and Dr Mireille Consalvey.