The forests of Mauritius

Thin forest trees in Mauritius amongst ferns, moss covered boulders and dry branches on the ground.

Gentle slopes with lush green forests interrupted now and then by meandering streams; lazy animals crawling under the thick shady ebony trees or enjoying the sun on the spotlessly white sand. This was tropical life for many creatures on the island of Mauritius before Read More

Coral reefs of Mauritius: Types, Importance, Threats

Reddish Acropora coral species with white buds on top growing in an aquarium

Coral reefs of Mauritius are both outstanding marine environments and lethal threats to inexperienced navigators. Basically, the calm 243 km2 lagoon that Mauritius boasts of is due to a 150 km protective coral reef layer. This reef almost completely surrounds the island thus shielding Read More