Expo 2020’s Beneath the Blue visitor journey plunges into mesmerizing marine life also demonstrates new techniques that put innovation at the core of marine conservation, with the future of our oceans at the forefront of concern about the environmental degradation our world is currently suffering.
The trip is part of a series of themed, self-guided tours designed by Expo 2020 Dubai and available on www.expo2020dubai.com and the Expo 2020 app to help visitors explore the event’s broad array of attractions over the course of six months.
Beneath the Blue covers environmental concerns such as plastic pollution and biodiversity, asking how we can work together to better manage climate change, with the main goal of catalysing change, as rising temperatures and growing populations put greater pressure on the world’s oceans.
The following are some of the stops along the way:
Philippines Pavilion: The Philippines Pavilion, which is designed to seem like a coral reef, illustrates how this country of over 7,000 islands is trying to conserve our waters.
Seychelles Pavilion: The pavilion delivers a multi-sensory experience that speaks to the county’s present and future as a leader in the blue economy agenda, showcasing how this island nation is taking action to preserve marine habitats. Visitors can learn about endangered animals such as the Southern blue whale and the sperm whale that visit the island’s seas.
The Monaco Pavilion: With areas of its pavilion dedicated to 3D printed tropical corals and robotic penguins, interactive games, and a baby penguin zone aimed at younger visitors, the Monaco Pavilion illustrates how the principality is using cutting-edge research to safeguard endangered marine species throughout the world.
Norway Pavilion: The Norway Pavilion, themed ‘Pioneering Sustainable Ocean Solutions,’ celebrates the country’s maritime legacy while also demonstrating how modern technology is addressing ocean garbage, making fisheries more sustainable, and conserving polar ecosystems.
Hammour House: Hammour House is a one-of-a-kind art installation and community project that creates a ‘reef’ out of recycled and renewable materials to raise awareness about endangered coral ecosystems.
www.expo2020dubai.com and the Expo 2020 app will offer a series of free, self-guided themed excursions encompassing space, architecture, family activities, and more, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in exciting Expo experiences tailored to their interests.
Expo 2020 will take place from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, bringing together over 200 participants from 191 countries, as well as millions of visitors, to collaborate on ways to protect the planet for our communities and future generations, inviting them to participate in the creation of the new world.
