Project Blogs

What do you want to be when you grow up? A question we were all asked at some point, and my answer has evolved over the years. My internship on D’Arros has helped strengthen the idea that whichever…

On D’Arros, I live 100 m from the lab and 200 m from the manta rays. Despite being charismatic and loved by many, the manta ray is a threatened keystone species that urgently needs to be studied for…

D’Arros Island and the St Joseph Atoll are truly unique and ecologically significant marine environments. My name is Emily Souffe and I am a recent graduate of the Seychelles Maritime Academy, studying Fisheries Science and Fishing Technology. From…

If you have been following my project journey over the last year, perhaps you know that we have been faced with a number of challenges relating to developing an attachment design that will secure motion-sensitive bio-logging tags (“FitBits”)…

Sharks, or ‘reken’ as the Seychellois call these charismatic ocean predators, roam the waters across Seychelles. At least 50 shark species call this island nation home, from juvenile sharks swimming in the shallow waters off pristine beaches to…

Including D’ARROS ISLAND and ST JOSEPH ATOLL   All marine species, including charismatic megafauna such as sharks and sea turtles need healthy habitats where they can find appropriate food and shelter and live their lives. One such important…

My name is Alana Robert. I came to work as a Research intern to the Save Our Seas Foundation D’Arros Research Centre for 12 weeks between October and December 2024. I was assisting with the everyday tasks whilst…

We have all had experiences where we planned a lovely picnic under clear, sunny skies and then the weather turned unpredictable – wind, rain and suddenly our picnic plans are ruined. We also know that when we go…

I’m Victor, 23 and I’m studying Marine Biology in my MSc at the University of Algarve in Portugal. As part of my Masters thesis, I was lucky enough to spend one month on D’Arros to carry out my…

Reef manta rays are charismatic animals, no doubt. Anyone who has ever swam with them would be inclined to agree. They are truly the gentle giants of the ocean, feeding on tiny plankton and often found getting cleaned…

Where should I even begin?  Turtles, sharks, rays and guess what? Mantas. The only word that comes to mind when I think of my one-month-long internship at D’Arros is: PHENOMENAL! My name is Nadisha Malbrook, and I am…

My name is Marcus, I love the ocean and my life has been centred around it for as long as I can remember (and even before according to my parents). I had always dreamed of becoming a marine…