Mark Evans feels a deep-rooted sense of obligation to protect our shared oceans. His love is for the seas surrounding Oman and he sees this as an opportunity to inspire others, especially young people, to think about the importance of our ocean.

On the International Maritime Organisation’s World Maritime Day, at The Royal Geographical Society in London, the Oman 3165 expedition was launched.

Hearing from expedition sponsors, Asyad Shipping, the time is now for Oman to become a global leader in marine stewardship, where sustainability is more than just compliance, it is an obligation.

Join Mark and some of the wider expedition community to find out how the Oman 3165 expedition will push the frontiers of marine science and collaborate with schools and universities around the world to take this opportunity to protect our oceans.

Discover more about the expedition and track Mark at Oman 3165

The Oman 3165 podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio

Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence

Starting in November 2025, Oman 3165 is a seventy day journey by kayak along the coastline of Oman in celebration of World Maritime Day, capturing stories of innovation and biodiversity, celebrating Oman’s rich maritime heritage and using communication technology to inspire the next generation of ocean caretakers for a sustainable future.

Come and join adventurer and paddler Mark Evans for every paddle stroke and campfire conversation as he travels from Khasab in the north, near Iran, to Dhalkut in the south, on the border with Yemen.

Discover more about the expedition and track Mark at Oman 3165

The Oman 3165 podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio

Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence