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Aride Island is the northernmost granitic island of the Seychelles, covering an area of roughly 68 ha - 1.6km long and 0.6km wide. It is known as the island of seabirds in the Indian Ocean nad the island where more breeding of seabird speiceis than any other island in the Seychelles. If you want to know what Mahe (the main island of Seychelles) was like 250 years back, then Aride is certainly one of the great example. Over one million seabirds breed on Aride - 18 are native birds, 5 of which are endemic to the Seychelles (Seychelles Warbler, Magpie Robin, Seychelles Fody, Seychelles Blue Pigeon and Seychelles Sunbird) and the world's largest colonies of Lesser Noddy and Tropical Shearwater, the world's only colony of Sooty Terns and the western Indian Ocean's largest colony of Roseate Tern (race arideensis, named after the island). Aride is the only place in Seychelles where so many of these birds can be closely encountered at "eye-level". The island has one of the highest densities of lizards in the world including 3 species of skink, 3 species of gecko and a species of harmless snake. In addition, they have two species of endangered marine turtles, the Green and Hawksbill turtle, regularly seen nesting on the beaches of Aride. Aride reserve boundary extends to 200 metres offshore, protecting a beautiful coral reef and its associated marine life. Over 400 species of fish - the whale shark to flying fish! It is said that Aride now, and Aride from the 18s is very different. Seychelles after discovery and settlement decided to start trading coconuts to the other parts of the world. Thus the native trees had to be cut down in other to plant coconut trees to cultivate coconuts - and this is exactly what happened to Aride - they cut down the native trees to plant coconut trees for plantation and at that time, the work of people (15-20) was to collect coconuts and transport to the main island for the exportation to take place.. The island is managed as a nature reserve by the Island Conservation Society (ICS) of Seychelles and is owned by Island Conservation Society UK, a UK Registered Charity - the only inhabitants are the reserves staff including the Island manager, rangers and conservation officers. Plus, Aride electricity is fully generated from Solar Panels (see pictures). Would you like to visit Aride too? |
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Eco Generation - you should arrange the trip then! I would love to plan a visit for you there. :) And no problem. I will continue to do so. Thanks to Tunza, I have the opportunity to share my opinions and news about the Seychelles and ofcourse, encourage all of you to visit (I know it is quite expensive) but it is worth it - :D
Posted 14-07-2015 14:57
YES! I would like to visit Aride island! Thank you for introducing such a enriched biodiversity of the island. Your article is really exotic and inspires us very much. :) Thanks again! Please keep on working!
Posted 13-07-2015 17:03
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aride_Island
Posted 12-07-2015 23:07
Thank you for the awesome comments Luiz & Arushi, I know I also hope the same. And happy that you liked the article. I haven't been to Aride yet. But planning on to soon. :) If I do get the chance to go. I will definitely post some personal pictures! :)
Posted 12-07-2015 23:06
Thanks for introducing Aride Island. Over 1 million seabirds breed on itWOW! It's amazingly rich in biodiversity. Glad to know that Aride electricity is fully generated from Solar Panels. Thanks for sharing,Shafira.
Posted 12-07-2015 07:24
Wow. Thanks for sharing about this island Shafira. I hope that such an amazing biodiversity can be kept forever! Keep sharing!! =D
Posted 12-07-2015 05:17