Exploding in a riot of life, the waters around these islands in the Indian Ocean are every diver’s wet dream.
"Our future is only as healthy as the ocean that surrounds us. All nations of the world – whether large or small – must take responsibility to better manage our oceans." – Seychelles President, James Michel
“Where are all the fish?” An increasingly common question asked by divers and underwater photographers. However, if you dive in the Seychelles, this would be very last question on your mind: In the Seychelles, there are almost too many fish.
PARADISE UNDERWATER
Known for its thousands of colourful marine species, rich biodiversity and clear water, the Seychelles is famous for its national marine parks and its UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve and the Aldabra Atoll. The Seychelles is also celebrated as the home to more than 150,000 giant tortoises, walking amongst beach-goers like relics of a prehistoric era.
This story is from the Issue 02-2017 (108) edition of Scuba Diver.
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