Fifteen years ago, Enric Sala founded Pristine Seas with the goal of studying the most vital places in the ocean and inspiring their protection, including the waters around the Southern Line Islands. Today, Pristine Seas is launching a five-year expedition in the remote tropical Pacific aboard the vessel Argo. The team’s mission is to support local conservation efforts in the world’s most diverse ocean ecosystem, working to restore and protect marine life while bringing more benefits to local co