Which country's President made an underwater speech to call for stronger action to protect oceans in 2019?

Correct option is A

• The speech was made at a depth of 124 meters (407 feet) below sea level.
• It was a part of a global campaign to highlight the dangers of climate change, rising sea levels, and marine pollution.
• The Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, heavily dependent on healthy marine ecosystems for tourism and fisheries.
• The president called for 30% of the world's oceans to be protected by 2030 to prevent further damage from overfishing, pollution, and climate change.

• Seychelles has designated 30% of its waters as marine protected areas, one of the highest in the world.
• It has partnered with international organizations to monitor coral reefs and prevent overfishing.
• The country is a strong advocate of blue economy policies, which promote sustainable ocean-based industries.
• This event was part of the Nekton Mission, a British-led ocean exploration program.

• Maldives: It was one of the first countries to highlight climate change risks in this way.

• Brunei: Brunei is a small Southeast Asian nation, mainly known for its oil and gas industry.

• Italy: it is active in marine protection policies within the European Union.