Home to some of the unique marine specie colonies, Seychelles, is a marine biologist’ haven.
Lying some 1,600 kms east of the mainland African continent and northeast of the island of Madagascar, Seychelles is a group of 158 islands. Many of these are tropical isles, home to a diverse marine animals and birds.
The island is home to Aldabra, which is the world’s largest coral atoll and hence, is protected under the aegis of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is also home to some of world’s largest tortoise and many sea bird colonies.
Then there are the countless number of plant species. Including the 81 which is purely native to these groups of islands. Some of the well-known include, the Coco der mer and Azul, which due to its shape is called the ‘love nut’.
The local jellyfish tree is also one of the ‘famous’ plant specie, which unfornately is fast diminishing and can only be found in certain areas. Certain other unique plants are spread far and wide on the islands.
