Mekong Basin to be explored by National Geographic divers

The Mekong River Wonders Project is collaborating with National Geographic explorers to dive into the deepest Mekong Basin in Cambodia, a dive of up to 75 metres below the surface.

The exploration of the deepest part of the Mekong Basin in Cambodia sees the participation of Kakani Katija from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Kenny Broad, a cave diver from the University of Miami. They will be part of the team exploring the Mekong Delta in Northern Cambodia.

This was announced by officials of Young Eco Ambassador on April 27. According to them, the Mekong Basin is considered important as a habitat and spawning grounds for fish in the dry season, and may be the last habitat of the endangered giant fish. Most of these special shelters are not explored because they are very difficult to access. The team is using automatic submarines equipped with lights and drop cameras.

The team will share some of their findings at the Evening of Exploration on April 29.