Conserving Chagos Archipelago Chagos is an archipelago of 55
tiny islands in the central Indian Ocean containing some of the
most vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life and cleanest sea
water in the world. Amidst the serious threats to reefs around
the globe, Chagos is a rare haven for marine biodiversity. In
response to the action of ZSL and partners, the British
Government designated Chagos a no-take marine protected area
(MPA) in 2010. It is now world's largest MPA at 640,000 km2, a
landmark contribution to marine conservation. ZSL scientists and
conservationists continue to work studying and protecting
Chagos' biodiversity. Find out more about the diversity of
Chagos and the threats it faces The World's Largest MPA Over
275,000 people called on the UK government to establish the
Chagos region as a protected area in 2010. This decision was one
of the most significant ways the UK could contribute to global
conservation. ZSL was amongst organisations that contributed the
vital science and support to make t