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A NatureMetrics team will analyze the data and analyze the marine wildlife present along MSC&#8217;s cruise routes.<\/p>\n<p>The MSC Foundation&#8217;s executive director, Daniela Picco, said: &#8220;The foundation aims to promote ocean conservation through science. Our partnership with NatureMetrics is only natural, as it helps the International Union for Conservation of Nature to carry out critical assessments that are crucial indicators of global biodiversity health.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its three cruise itineraries, MSC Cruises&#8217; eBioAtlas program will collect biodiversity data from three cruise destinations. We will collect seawater samples using specially designed kits to gather eDNA. As the program begins data collection in the Nordic region, MSC Euribia will be the first ship to participate. The MSC Poesia will then collect samples in Iceland and Greenland, followed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/ships\/msc-preziosa\">MSC Preziosa<\/a> in Iceland, Norway, and Svalbard.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our innovative partnership with NatureMetrics is more than just a strategic alliance,&#8221; said Linden Coppell, vice president of sustainability and ESG at MSC Cruises. In order to drive sustainability and conservation efforts, we will harness advanced eDNA technologies and global collaboration. The goal is to use our resources wisely and optimize processes in order to make the best possible decisions for the future of our planet. 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