Protecting D’Arros Atoll (Marine) National Park from illegal fishing |16 December 2025

Protecting D’Arros Atoll (Marine) National Park from illegal fishing

D’Arros Island, a small and remote island in the Amirantes group of Seychelles, is renowned for its rich biodiversity and pristine natural environment. Located beside the St Joseph Atoll, it forms part of an ecologically significant marine area that supports an abundance of marine life, including sharks, rays, sea turtles, seabirds, cetaceans, and vibrant coral reef and seagrass ecosystems. Privately owned and managed for conservation and scientific research, D’Arros Island has restricted access to ensure its sensitive habitats remain undisturbed. With its clear waters and thriving wildlife, the island is recognised as one of Seychelles’ most important sites for marine conservation and ecological monitoring.

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