Remarkable local initiatives in the countries of the Indian Ocean in education, health, food, preservation of fauna and flora, responsible tourism
LOCAL INITIATIVES IN THE Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is a contradiction: there are superb environments, treasures of biodiversity still preserved, resources and mineral wealth, an extraordinary youth dynamic which opposes a still very present poverty, unbearable inequalities.
The observation is severe, but if we want to look beyond, we find remarkable initiatives in all sectors: health, education, food, research, innovations and responsible tourism.
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Seychelles’ Balancing Act: Transforming Fisheries to Preserve Biodiversity
Seychelles’ Balancing Act: Transforming Fisheries to Preserve Biodiversity Despite its modest landmass of just 457 square km, Seychelles’ ocean spans 1.37m square km—a
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Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) – United Republic of Tanzania
The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and Macquarie University are implementing a regional marine conservation program (MARCOP) to assist and
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FAPBM : a foundation for the future of Madagascar’s biodiversity
FAPBM : a foundation for the future of Madagascar’s biodiversity FAPBM is a Trust Fund which constitutes an innovative mechanism for
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Remarkable initiative : Seychelles Hydrospatial Observatory for Research and Exploration institute
Remarkable initiative : Seychelles Hydrospatial Observatory for Research and Exploration institute The Seychelles Hydrospatial Observatory for Research and Exploration Institute (SHORE) is a newly
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Malaysia : NGO ” Nature and Oceanography Advocate Society” frees corals from “ghost” fishing nets
Malaysia : NGO ” Nature and Oceanography Advocate Society” frees corals from “ghost” fishing nets In Lumut, a coastal town in
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Seaweed Farms in Kenya’s Indian Ocean Waters
Seaweed Farms in Kenya’s Indian Ocean Waters Nearly two kilometers into the Indian Ocean from the Mwazaro beach coastline in Lunga
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Kenya : The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Kenya : The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary The chimpanzees’ natural home range spans from Senegal on the West African coast, through the
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Reef Watch Marine Conservation : Working to preserve the Indian Marine ecosystem
Reef Watch Marine Conservation : Working to preserve the Indian Marine ecosystem ReefWatch has served on the National Board for Wildlife, Government
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Kenyan villagers show how to harvest more octopus by fishing less
Kenyan villagers show how to harvest more octopus by fishing less From the middle of 2023, a favored octopus fishing ground just
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“Oceano for All” strengthens its action in Reunion
“Oceano for All” strengthens its action in Reunion Created in 2014, the “Oceano pour Tous” educational competition, organized by the Oceanographic Institute
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Towards sustainability: a look ahead to environmental moments in 2024
Towards sustainability: a look ahead to environmental moments in 2024 The year 2024 will be marked by a number
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Madagascar 2024 – Educational mangrove planting project to restore natural resources and fight food insecurity
Madagascar 2024 – Educational mangrove planting project to restore natural resources and fight food insecurity The project is located between
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Views and collaborators sought for Indian Ocean Monitoring Initiative
Views and collaborators sought for Indian Ocean Monitoring Initiative A new, long term and ocean-wide survey is proposed for the Indian
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Baby Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia joins fewer than 50 endangered animals
Baby Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia joins fewer than 50 endangered animals It marks the second birth a Sumatran rhino
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Marine scientists unearth genome secrets of Indian oil sardine
Marine scientists unearth genome secrets of Indian oil sardine This landmark research accomplishment was achieved through the cutting-edge Next Generation Sequencing
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SOUTH AFRICA : MOHOLOHOLO WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTRE
South Africa : MOHOLOHOLO Wildlife rehabilitation center Situated at the base of the majestic North Eastern Lowveld Drakensberg mountain range in
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The Varuna program: fight against the erosion of biodiversity
The Varuna program: fight against the erosion of biodiversity The islands of the southwest Indian Ocean are
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Malaysia mobilizes to save sea turtles
Malaysia mobilizes to save sea turtles In Malaysia, many associations are trying to protect fauna and flora in the face of climate
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