<strong>Vulnerable islands:</strong> Positioned close to Madagascar, the Seychelles is made up of 115 islands, but its 72 Outer Islands are undoubtedly its most remote.
Vulnerable islands: Positioned close to Madagascar, the Seychelles is made up of 115 islands, but its 72 Outer Islands are undoubtedly its most remote.
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<strong>Snorkeler's paradise: </strong>Seychelles' Alphonse Atoll offers a diverse marine life and spectacular diving and snorkeling spots.
Snorkeler's paradise: Seychelles' Alphonse Atoll offers a diverse marine life and spectacular diving and snorkeling spots.
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<strong>Close encounters:</strong> Stingrays, turtles, moray eels, barracuda, sharks, tuna, grouper, snapper, trevally can all be found in its waters.
Close encounters: Stingrays, turtles, moray eels, barracuda, sharks, tuna, grouper, snapper, trevally can all be found in its waters.
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<strong>Pristine condition: </strong>"The most unique thing about the Outer Islands is they've been frozen in time," environmentalist Keith Rose-Innes tells CNN Travel.
Pristine condition: "The most unique thing about the Outer Islands is they've been frozen in time," environmentalist Keith Rose-Innes tells CNN Travel.
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<strong>Bird watching: </strong>Alphonse has recorded more than 130 species of bird.
Bird watching: Alphonse has recorded more than 130 species of bird.
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<strong>Experiential concept: </strong>In May 2018, Rose-Innes co-founded <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluesafari.com%2Fen" target="_blank" target="_blank">Blue Safari</a>, which offers unique holidays where travelers can explore the Outer Islands and also help to protect the diverse islands and atolls.
Experiential concept: In May 2018, Rose-Innes co-founded Blue Safari, which offers unique holidays where travelers can explore the Outer Islands and also help to protect the diverse islands and atolls.
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<strong>Critically endangered: </strong>The hawksbill turtle, along with sea turtles in the Seychelles is protected under the Wild Animals and Birds Protection Act.
Critically endangered: The hawksbill turtle, along with sea turtles in the Seychelles is protected under the Wild Animals and Birds Protection Act.
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<strong>'Off the grid':</strong> In 2018, Alphonse became the first Seychelles island to become reliant on solar power.
'Off the grid': In 2018, Alphonse became the first Seychelles island to become reliant on solar power.
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<strong>Remote spot: </strong>The uninhabited Cosmoledo atoll is the furthest from Mahé, the mainland island of the Seychelles.
Remote spot: The uninhabited Cosmoledo atoll is the furthest from Mahé, the mainland island of the Seychelles.
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<strong>Ocean activities: </strong>Visitors can try their hand at fly-fishing in the crystal clear waters of the atoll.
Ocean activities: Visitors can try their hand at fly-fishing in the crystal clear waters of the atoll.
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<strong>Eco-friendly focus: </strong>The accommodation available at Cosmoledo consists of a single eco-camp on Wizard Island.
Eco-friendly focus: The accommodation available at Cosmoledo consists of a single eco-camp on Wizard Island.
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<strong>Ocean conservation:</strong> "Seychelles is ultimately an Oceanic State and our people are connected to the ocean," Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan said in a 2020 statement.
Ocean conservation: "Seychelles is ultimately an Oceanic State and our people are connected to the ocean," Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan said in a 2020 statement.
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<strong>Nesting ground:</strong> Large populations of endemic birds such as e boobies, terns and Frigatebirds can be found in Cosmoledo.
Nesting ground: Large populations of endemic birds such as e boobies, terns and Frigatebirds can be found in Cosmoledo.
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<strong>Guided activities:</strong> Blue Safari offers activities like birdwatching walks, turtle patrols, tree planting and beach cleanups.
Guided activities: Blue Safari offers activities like birdwatching walks, turtle patrols, tree planting and beach cleanups.
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<strong>Colorful reefs:</strong> "The coral's still intact [in the Outer Islands], because the atolls have very sharp drop offs and the cool water circles around them," says Rose-Innes. "So there's very little coral bleaching." <br />
Colorful reefs: "The coral's still intact [in the Outer Islands], because the atolls have very sharp drop offs and the cool water circles around them," says Rose-Innes. "So there's very little coral bleaching."
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<strong>Marine biodiversity: </strong>Manta Rays are often spotted in the remote waters of the Outer Islands.
Marine biodiversity: Manta Rays are often spotted in the remote waters of the Outer Islands.
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<strong>Experiential travel: </strong>"It's important to allow people to experience and see these amazing places," says Rose-Innes. "This also opens up the possibility of raising funds."
Experiential travel: "It's important to allow people to experience and see these amazing places," says Rose-Innes. "This also opens up the possibility of raising funds."
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<strong>Under threat: </strong>"Now is the time to protect these places, and use them in the right way so they can stay around for longer," adds Rose-Innes.
Under threat: "Now is the time to protect these places, and use them in the right way so they can stay around for longer," adds Rose-Innes.
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