I’ve been asked how clean is the water here?
The ocean water around the Seychelles is exceptionally clean and ranks among the most pristine marine environments in the world.
General Ocean Health
High Rankings:
The country regularly scores near the top of global ocean health assessments for clean waters, biodiversity, and marine protection.
Clear Conditions:
Visitors and locals report that the sea water near popular shores is warm, clear, and transparent. Most users on Facebook agree that the beaches and swimming areas feature clean sand and safe, beautiful water.
Pollution and Challenges
Remote Debris:
Even though local waters are protected, distant ocean currents carry marine plastic waste to some remote shores.
Outer Island Impact:
Islands like the Aldabra Atoll collect plastic bottles, flip-flops, and abandoned fishing gear that drift in from countries like Indonesia and India.
Local Clean-ups:
Groups such as The Ocean Project Seychelles organize regular community beach clean-ups to remove this washed-ashore litter.
General Ocean Health
High Rankings:
The country regularly scores near the top of global ocean health assessments for clean waters, biodiversity, and marine protection.
Clear Conditions:
Visitors and locals report that the sea water near popular shores is warm, clear, and transparent. Most users on Facebook agree that the beaches and swimming areas feature clean sand and safe, beautiful water.
Pollution and Challenges
Remote Debris:
Even though local waters are protected, distant ocean currents carry marine plastic waste to some remote shores.
Outer Island Impact:
Islands like the Aldabra Atoll collect plastic bottles, flip-flops, and abandoned fishing gear that drift in from countries like Indonesia and India.
Local Clean-ups:
Groups such as The Ocean Project Seychelles organize regular community beach clean-ups to remove this washed-ashore litter.
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