The gentle giants beneath our waves |02 October 2026

The gentle giants beneath our waves

Compiled by Gilliana Anacoura

The Seychelles archipelago lies scattered like emeralds across the western Indian Ocean, its waters shimmering with a brilliance that feels almost otherworldly.

Here, the sea is not merely a backdrop but a living cathedral of coral and current, where countless species weave their existence into a tapestry of colour and motion. Parrotfish grind coral into sand, angelfish flash iridescent scales, and hawksbill turtles drift like ancient mariners through the shallows. Above, frigatebirds wheel in the sky, while below, the ocean whispers with voices both familiar and strange.

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