Articles for tag: Brendon Grimshaw, conservation, Moyenne Island, national park, Seychelles

April Joy Jovita

ConservationNews
Moyenne Island

Moyenne Island: One Man’s Vision for Conservation and Legacy

Moyenne Island, a tiny gem in the Seychelles archipelago, stands as a testament to the transformative power of individual action. Purchased by Brendon Grimshaw in 1962, this 24-acre island was transformed from an overgrown wilderness into a thriving sanctuary for flora and fauna. Grimshaw’s dedication to conservation has left an indelible mark, making Moyenne Island ...

Andrew Alpin, Author

Conservation
Blue whales

Blue Whales Return to Seychelles Seas After Decades

It’s been approximately 50 years since a blue whale was spotted gliding through Seychelles waters—a protected area for mammals nestled within the Indian Ocean, not far from Kenya and Somalia. The largest animal worldwide, making a bull elephant look like a cub to its mother, the disappearance of blue whales became ironically discerning. Suddenly a ...