They are famous for their skilled manoeuvring of boats in both calm and stormy weather. Their expert beaching of boats amazes everyone. The boat ride, the first taste of what life is like on the island, is reminisced on by all who take it. They have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the reserve and are adept at storytelling. They captivate visitors with their vast wildlife observations and anecdotes of life as an islander.

An online article about a British family who have sold everything to make a big move to the “remote Moyenne Island in Seychelles” to restore dying coral reefs has lit up social media in Seychelles.

Nature Seychelles is contributing to COVID-19 bounce back by revitalizing its Heritage Garden at Roche Caiman.

On 2 June 2020, MPA News moderated an online panel discussion on the impacts of COVID-19 and the financial crisis on marine protection. The panel was part of a global, week-long, online conference for ocean action – the Virtual Ocean Dialogues, hosted by the World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action.