SOSF D'Arros Research Centre
Save Our Seas Foundation SOS Foundation
SOSF D'Arros Research Centre D'Arros Research Centre
SOSF Shark Research Center Shark Research Center
SOSF Shark Education Centre Shark Education Centre
SOSF Shark Education Centre
  • About us
  • Multimedia
  • Pressroom
  • Contact us
  • Where we are
  • What we do
  • News
D’Arros Island & St Joseph Atoll, Seychelles

SOSF D'Arros Research Centre

Our Centre

For over fifteen years, the Save Our Seas Foundation – D’Arros Research Centre (SOSF-DRC) has conducted research that focuses on marine and tropical conservation in the Amirantes Island group of the Seychelles. Together with the biological diversity and abundance of its sister atoll, St Joseph, D’Arros Island provides an outstanding ocean observatory for scientific research and discovery. Since its establishment in 2004, DRC core research focuses on long-term data collection and monitoring programs, such as a coral reef and turtle monitoring, as well as targeted research projects.

Our Projects

In addition to the ongoing core research programs, up until 2020, the SOSF-DRC has supported more than twenty targeted research projects. These have included the studies of 12 species, such as vulnerable manta rays (Manta alfredi), critically endangered hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) and endangered green turtles (Chelonia mydas).

 

Our Location

As the smallest African nation, the Republic of the Seychelles is made up of 115 islands covering 459 kilometres squared of total landmass. Scattered approximately 1,600km off the coast of Kenya, D’Arros Island and St Joseph Atoll lie roughly 225km southwest of Mahé at 5°S of the equator as part of the Amirantes Island group of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles.

The sandy beaches of D’Arros wrap 5km around and its highest elevation is 3m. D’Arros Island is separated from St Joseph Atoll by a deep channel to the east, roughly 1km wide and about 60m deep. St Joseph Atoll consists of several named vegetated islands, the largest of which is its namesake, St Joseph Island. The inner lagoon of St Joseph is entirely enclosed at low tide and is roughly 7m at its deepest.

Latest centre news
Education and communications coordinator position
By Ellie Moulinie, 31st July 2023
Spreading the love for our oceans to the Seychelles’ inner islands   The Seychelles Islands have been at the heart of the Save Our Seas Foundation since its founding in 2003. Our work in research, conservation, and education in Seychelles has since mainly focused on our two gems in the…
Why hands-on learning is a necessity for the youth
By Ellie Moulinie, 19th July 2023
Win a spot in the upcoming D’Arros Experience 2024!   ‘Who is your local environmental hero?’ The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) is launching its next D’Arros Experience competition open to all Seychelles residents between the ages of 10 and 15. The prize? Participating in a one-week environmental education camp on D’Arros Island in…
Join our team in 2023!
By Henriette Grimmel, 4th March 2023
The natural environment of D’Arros Island and St Joseph Atoll is among the most ecologically healthy and unique in Seychelles and in the world. More sea turtles come to nest on the beaches, more sharks, rays and fishes swarm over the coral reefs and more seabirds nest and roost in…
See all centre news

ADDRESS
SOSF D’Arros Research Centre
D’Arros Island
Amirante Island Group, Outer Islands
Seychelles

About SOSF D'Arros Research Centre

To preserve and showcase the ecological integrity of D’Arros Island and St Joseph Atoll through research, monitoring, restoration and education.

Registered international not-for-profit foundation in Switzerland (Reg No: 081.351.201 | IDE: CHE-110.230.312). Registered US nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Privacy policy | Terms of use conditions | Copyright | Content Licensing
© 2023 Save Our Seas Foundation
  • Where we are
    • Location & Geography
    • Atoll map
    • History of the islands
    • Marine environment
    • Terrestrial environment
  • What we do
    • Projects
    • Project leaders
    • Ecosystem rehabilitation
  • News
    • Seychelles News
    • Project Blogs
    • Publications
  • About us
    • Our Philosophy
    • Our Facilities
    • Our Team
  • Multimedia
    • Infographics
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • Pressroom
  • Contact us
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of use conditions
  • Copyright
  • Content Licensing