Dec 29, 1993 · Mauritius has been designated by IUCN as a “Centre of Plant Diversity” and is included in the Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands biodiversity hotspot. The country is …

The wildlife of Mauritius consists of its flora and fauna. Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar. Due to its isolation, it has a relatively low diversity of wildlife; …

The Republic of Mauritius is part of one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. The forest in Mauritius covers around 25 % of its land area of which 2 % is classified as (‘good quality’) native forest, …

The coastal ecosystems of Mauritius island (1850 km 2, 20° S and 57° E, Indian Ocean) consist of lagoons, reefs, estuaries, mangroves, salt water wetlands, and sheltered bays. Fringing reefs …

Dec 11, 2023 · Mauritius is a biodiversity hotspot, home to many endemic species found nowhere else in the world. Habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change pose significant threats to …

Sep 8, 2022 · Although Mauritius is a very small island (1865 sq. metres), it is recognised as one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. The flora and fauna of Mauritius have a relatively high …

Mauritius is committed to significantly reducing the rate of biodiversity loss by 2025, enhancing ecosystem resilience to climate change, and beginning to develop an ecosystem-based …

Mauritius’ coral reefs and lagoons are not merely picturesque backdrops for the island’s stunning beaches and turquoise waters. These underwater ecosystems are the foundation upon which …

The plants of Mauritius - as is the case for many island ecosystems – have developed peculiar adaptations to their unique environment. They are more resistant to cyclones, with a high tree …

The coastal ecosystems of Mauritius island (1850 km 2, 20° S and 57° E, Indian Ocean) consist of lagoons, reefs, estuaries, mangroves, salt water wetlands, and sheltered bays. Fringing reefs …