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The Cousine Island Journal
Discover unique wildlife, explore island culture, and join our conservation team in their daily quest to restore and protect the unique ecosystems of the Seychelles archipelago. All on the most exclusive private island in the world.
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Sustainable Luxury: Redefining Eco-Friendly Living at Cousine Island
At Cousine Island, luxury meets sustainability, offering guests an unforgettable experience while preserving the island’s pristine beauty for future generations.
Preserving Our Unique & Diverse Marine Life
Protecting Cousine Island’s vibrant marine life, from corals to marine mammals, ensures a thriving ecosystem for future generations.
Meet the Mysterious Octopus
Explore the mystique of octopi on Cousine Island, where these masters of camouflage thrive, ensuring our marine ecosystem’s health and diversity.
Meet the Seychelles Fruit Bat: Flying Foxes of Cousine Island
Discover the vital role of fruit bats in pollination and seed dispersal on Cousine Island, ensuring our rich biodiversity and ecological balance.
Introducing the Coco de Mer
Experience the marvel of the Coco de Mer, the world’s largest nut, and its unique reproductive legends, as Cousine Island partners with the Seychelles Island Foundation to preserve this extraordinary species and enhance our island’s biodiversity.
The History of Cousine Island, Jewel of the Seychelles
Brought from the brink of despair due to exploitation, the island has been rehabilitated and protected for decades by current owner Mr M.F. Keeley and family.
THE TAKAMAKA TREE
The takamaka tree is a beautiful slow growing, evergreen tree with glossy leaves that is well adapted to sandy or rocky beaches of island and coastal habitats, essentially making it a littoral tree of the tropics.
THE ENIGMATIC GHOST CRAB
Ghost crabs (or Loulou in Creole) are key contributors to a healthy ecosystem and play an important role in cleaning up the beaches.