Mayotte turtles are one of the strongest reasons to visit the island’s lagoon. N Gouja beach is especially famous because sea turtles can feed close to shore, often in shallow water where visitors are tempted to approach too quickly.
Vallee de Mai is one of the essential nature visits in Seychelles. Located on Praslin, this UNESCO-listed forest is famous for the coco de mer, a rare palm with one of the most extraordinary seeds in the plant world.
Renewable energy Mauritius is a key topic because islands depend on imported fuel. The same question exists in Reunion Island, Seychelles, Madagascar and other Indian Ocean islands. Energy is not only a climate topic. It is also about price, security and daily life.
Startups in the Indian Ocean work in small, fragmented markets that are often far from major venture capital hubs. Incubators, competitions and networks therefore matter.
The Aldabra giant tortoise is one of the most recognisable animals in Seychelles. Its size, slow movements and long life make it unforgettable.
Black River Gorges National Park is the main protected forest area in Mauritius and one of the best ways to see the island beyond beaches. It brings together ravines, viewpoints, waterfalls, endemic birds, hiking trails and cooler upland air.
Sustainable fishing in the Indian Ocean touches food security, jobs, tuna, exclusive economic zones, marine protected areas, aquaculture and illegal fishing. It is less visible than tourism, but it is more structural.
Agritech in the Indian Ocean answers a practical question. How can islands produce better food on limited land, with climate risks and costly imported inputs ?
Swimming with dolphins in Mauritius is one of the island’s most searched marine activities. Tamarin Bay and Black River are the names most travellers see first.
Ile aux Aigrettes is a small conservation island off the south-east coast of Mauritius, near Mahebourg and Pointe Jerome. It offers a very different experience from the beaches: restored coastal forest, rare plants, giant tortoises, birds and guided interpretation.
