Sustainability
On this intimate and natural jewel of Seychelles it's your choice whether you want to dip a toe in to discover our sustainability projects or even dive right in with the turtles! The island is an ecological marvel, so we do everything we can to sustain its integrity. Our social and environmental projects are not obligations, they are our motivations and why we bounce out of bed every day. For us, sustainability starts with growing our own food. In 2022 we fully renovated our organic gardens to increase our production and with that our self-sufficiency. Given our remote location, growing our own produce helps us to lower our emissions, increase our nutrient intake, and inspire our chefs with fresh ingredients to experiment with.
Environmental Responsibility
It is our mission to protect the turtle population of our island and their habitat, as well as the terrestrial ecology on the island. Together with our partner Olive Ridley Project, our resident marine biologist conducts studies and monitors our turtle population on Félicité Island as well as nearby habitats. Our overarching goal is to support responsibly managed marine areas as well as a healthy island ecosystem.
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Sea Turtle Conservation and Research
Félicité Island is adjacent to the Île Cocos Marine Park, renowned for its natural beauty and spectacular marine life. This makes our resort a key nesting site for green and hawksbill sea turtles. In 2019, we partnered with the Olive Ridley Project to monitor and protect these nesting populations and establish a photo-ID database to better understand the status and structure of sea turtles inhabiting the waters surrounding Félicité and neighboring islands.
To date, we have identified more than 215 individual sea turtles in the Seychelles, and during the 2023 / 24 nesting season, 35 hawksbills nest were recorded which produced 2,295 hatchlings. We are also working to expand our educational outreach to raise awareness about the vital role sea turtles play in keeping our oceans healthy and the threats they face in our modern world, all while creating an unforgettable experience for our guests.
Social Responsibility
Our aim is to leave a positive impact on our environment and positive legacy for our community. We achieve this by supporting community development and giving back in the form of education, infrastructure building, and local services.
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Youth engagement
We believe that as members of our local community we must work closely with all stakeholders to ensure continued growth and sustainable development. Our aim is to achieve immediate public benefit while ensuring a legacy can be built for generations to come.
We collaborate with local schools to raise awareness of conservation and environmental protection, and promote activism among young students, to inspire a future where they may continue to commit to their community over the long term.
