Raise a toast to the Lungs of the Earth on International Forests Day
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6d ago
Grab your hiking boots and go through a forest. Take a deep breath, savour the clean air, and marvel at nature's air purifier. Search for hidden treasures - from silent streams to loud waterfalls. Listen to birds and look out for tiny frogs and rare plants. Smell herbs and spices and enjoy nature's aromatherapy. Hug a tree and thank the forest for all it provides. International Forests Day is here and it’s time to celebrate these ecological superheroes ..read more
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When a hotel saves marine life: Raffles hotel staff work with Nature Seychelles to restore coral reefs
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3w ago
To mark its 13th anniversary on the 8th of February 2024, staff from Raffles Praslin successfully deployed 13 coral “spiders” in one single day in the ocean as part of the resort’s coral reef restoration project. The spiders are artificial reef structures made of iron rebar with coral fragments attached ..read more
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PRESS RELEASE: Africa's first regenerative coral aquaculture facility is being built on Praslin Island
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1M ago
Construction of Africa's first on-land regenerative coral aquaculture facility designed to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on coral reefs has begun on Praslin Island, Seychelles’ second largest island ..read more
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Coral watching – a closer look at the plant-like animals adorning the ocean
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1M ago
Diverse coral species can be found in Seychelles. They come in a variety of shapes, colours, and sizes. Some resemble trees with leafless branches, others look like mushrooms, while some showcase a labyrinth of ridges resembling the human brain. Others are delicate like fans swaying with the currents ..read more
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School’s in session: Creative ways to teach children about nature and wildlife
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1M ago
Children are fascinated by nature and wildlife. Whether it's observing native birds in the backyard, encountering marine life while snorkelling or swimming, or discovering the forest while hiking ..read more
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PRESS RELEASE: DREAMing Big - Seychelles Pioneers Conservation Technology through Innovative Partnership
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2M ago
Nature Seychelles has joined forces with two local companies OceanLabs Seychelles and Kingsgate Electronics to pioneer locally-made, cutting-edge conservation technology ..read more
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Spotted on the reef - ocean beauties hidden in plain sight
Nature Seychelles
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2M ago
Frogfish on coral nursery frames, sea slugs dragging themselves along the ocean floor, and eels with toothy mouths wide open are some of the amazing marine life the Reef Rescuers often encounter when working on Cousin Island's coral reef restoration project. While some camouflage well, others stand out due to their size. Here are a few of the best ..read more
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Coral saboteurs strike again!
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2M ago
Nature Seychelles' globally renowned Reef Rescuers project has once again fallen victim to theft! An outboard Yamaha engine attached to the project's boat was stolen from Grand Anse in Praslin last week. The theft was reported to the police at Grand Anse ..read more
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Yuletide on turtle time: They don’t know it's Christmas
Nature Seychelles
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3M ago
The festive season coincides with the peak of Hawksbill turtle nesting in Seychelles. For the dedicated conservationists at Cousin Island Special Reserve, there's no time for a Christmas break. The turtles don't know it's Christmas ..read more
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We are dreaming of a blue Christmas
Nature Seychelles
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3M ago
What did one coral say to the other? I “sea” you are branching out! Christmas is the season of goodwill, giving, and dad jokes. And today we are full of bad ocean puns that would put dads to shame ..read more
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