Category Archives: General Information

Dec
30
2011

A happy end to 2011

2011 was a great year for conservation on Cousine island, with a few special highlights which come to mind! – The 14th May signified the release of the last Hawksbill Turtle hatchlings of our record year of 230 nests! We released 25044      hatchlings into the sea over a period of 5 months. – [...]

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Dec
02
2011

Long awaited update!

The change over of staff on remote islands can take a little while, but we have settled into our new home as the new Conservation Managers (Iain & Julie) and have 2 months of news to share with you! Firstly Sassie, Cousine’s beloved female fruit bat, has recovered from surgery and is spritely and happy to [...]

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Oct
07
2011

A lull between seasons

The winds are slowing down and sea calming to an idyllic swimming and snorkeling paradise. The beautiful contrasts of aquamarine and turquoise against the rich black depths further out to sea are magnificent. Even from our hilltop view site, fish can be seen swimming amongst the rocks and corals. Our second Hawksbill turtle emerged at [...]

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Sep
23
2011

A sad goodbye

It is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to this beautiful island. Our four and a half years on Cousine Island have been spectacular and it had really become home. Cousine Island is one of those special places that will crawl into your heart and never leave it, whether you visit it [...]

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Sep
17
2011

Cousine wins green award again!

Cousine Island is proud to announce that we have done it once again! We’ve won another World Travel Award! Last night we were the proud recipients of the Indian Ocean Leading Green Destination at the World Travel Awards held in London, England! We are always happy when Cousine Island gets rewarded for the hard work [...]

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