Competition open for D’Arros Experience 2027
Secure your spot in the next D’Arros Experience in 2027!
“Imagine you could become any ocean animal for one day. Which animal would you choose, and what would your day look like?”
D’Arros Experience participants swimming alongside reef manta rays at D’Arros Island for the first time. Photo by Luke Saddler | © Save Our Seas Our Seas Foundation
The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) is launching its next D’Arros Experience competition open to all Seychelles students aged 12-15 years. The Prize? Participating in a one-week educational camp on D’Arros Island in the Amirantes group. A total of 16 winners will be selected for participation in the program which will run in April 2027.
What is the D’Arros Experience
The D’Arros Experience, initiated by the SOSF and its D’Arros Research Centre (SOSF-DRC), aims to engage young Seychellois on the importance of the ecosystems that form part of their national heritage while providing practical, hands-on field experience in a globally important ecological hotspot. The D’Arros Experience is an important component of SOSF’s worldwide mission to promote environmental education and outreach. The idea is to provide students with a clear understanding of how ecosystems, from the coast to the deeper ocean, function and are connected.
Find out more by watching a short trailer of the D’Arros Experience below:
What is the competition?
The participants must clearly explain why they selected the animal of choice. Participants are then required to tell a short story about what they would explore or experience as their animal of choice.
a) The story should include accurate, real information about the chosen animal (e.g., habitat, behaviour, diet). While creativity and imagination are encouraged, and fictional elements are allowed, the response should still be grounded in factual knowledge.)
b) The applicant should demonstrate an understanding of threats facing the species and/or the importance of protecting marine ecosystems.
c) Shows awareness of the ecosystem, other marine life, and environmental interactions.
Entry options (choose one of the below):
- Video (2-3minutes)
- Short story (800 – 1 000 words)
- Art piece with summary (80-100 words)
Students exploring the forests of St Joseph Island while learning about its natural sciences, history, and ongoing conservation work. Photo by Luke Saddler | © Save Our Seas Our Seas Foundation
How to apply?
To apply, download the competition guidelines and rules and regulations (here). Don’t forget the application form which you can download here.
Submissions (entry + application form) are accepted until Friday 16th October 2026 (23:59 GMT+4).
Application forms and entries can be uploaded directly in a google form (here) or sent to competition@saveourseas.com . Alternatively, submissions can be dropped off in person with Ms Sheril De Comarmond at Eden Island, Waterfront Building, 2nd Floor, Room 203 (Office hours: 0800-1700).
Competition documents:
SOSF D’Arros Experience 2027 Competition Guidelines-Rules-Regulation
SOSF D’Arros Experience 2027 Application Form
SOSF D’Arros Experience 2027 Google Form (for digital application and upload of entry)