30 Years of Commitment to Conservation & Sustainability
Cousine Island has been at the forefront of restoration and protection of endangered species for more than 32 years. While many critical and rare species returned to the restored habitat, our conservations are ongoing and expands as climate change demands a responsive approach.
Welcome to our living, breathing, feeling island
A reflection of all her magnificence and all that is Cousine Island
Rediscovered by the present owner & his wife in 1992, an inspiring legacy of eternal love began to unfold. it was clear that all the island’s natural wonder, authenticity, purity & the essence of her sacred soul could be brought back to life. the fabric of unconditional love that is woven into her being would prevail above all that had been lost and forgotten in the shadows of despair.
Since 1992, scores of researchers and conservationists have brought the Island back to life.
Cousine Island is a private conservation sanctuary and is one of the few pristine granitic islands in the world free from exploitation, mammalian predator species and other foreign flora and fauna that once threatened her delicate ecosystem. With restored habitats and thriving biodiversity, she now stands as her own living legend and testimony of a conservation love story. Awe-inspiring proof than humanity can make a conscious effort to protect, serve and live in harmony with Mother Nature.
Join us on our calling back to life the glory of the Seychelles
We are creating a sustainable future by doing our part to preserve indigenous flora and fauna.
At Cousine Island, we believe in preserving our natural heritage and supporting the local ecosystem. Our conservation efforts are dedicated to protecting biodiversity, maintaining the delicate balance of our environment, and contributing to the well-being of local communities.
Explore the sections below to discover how we're making a difference through responsible practices and initiatives aimed at a sustainable future.
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There are ten species of common land birds that occur on Cousine Island. Two of these species (Seychelles warbler and Seychelles magpie-robin) have come back from the brink of extinction and now thrive on Cousine Island.
There are nine species of common seabirds found on Cousine, which include white-tailed tropicbirds (1000 pairs), fairy tern (800-1000 pairs), sooty tern (100- 200 pairs), bridled tern (25-50 pairs), wedge-tailed shearwater (15 000-30 000 pairs), tropical shearwater (500-800 pairs), lesser noddy (50 000-55 000 pairs), brown noddy (2000-3000 pairs), and the greater frigate bird. During seabird season from May to September, there are more than 100 000 seabirds present on Cousine Island, truly a sight to behold.
There are twelve common annual migrants (ruddy turnstone, Saunder’s tern, common tern, grey plover, crab plover, common greenshank, sanderling, whimbrel, common ringed plover, greater sand plover, grey heron, black-crowned night heron). These birds generally overwinter in the Seychelles and can be seen on Cousine’s beach throughout Spring and Summer.
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There are many reptile species that call Cousine Island home, one species of giant tortoise, two species of sea turtle, four species of gecko, three species of skink and one species of snake (the tiny and harmless brahminy blind snake).
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There are approximately 880 species of fish occurring in Seychelles waters, and although most of these occur in other areas of the world, the unique habitat and location of the Seychelles has given rise to many unique fish species found nowhere else.
Fortunately, three of them (Seychelles anemonefish, Seychelles squirrelfish and Seychelles soldierfish) are commonly encountered on the reefs surrounding the Island. Sharks and stingrays are also commonly seen around Cousine reefs, which include whale sharks, white-tip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, spotted eagle rays, manta rays and round ribbontail rays.
Commonly caught fish on fishing expeditions include yellowfin tuna, eastern little tuna (bonito), dorado and wahoo.
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Take the pledge to do your part
It All Starts at Home
Our family tree pledge to become a restorer & ambassador
This is our call to your heart
The escalating climate crisis is the defining issue of our lifetime and our planet is in the grip of an emergency. To create a world we want to see for the future, we know the solution exists within each of us to be the change and become part of our global solution as restorers and creators. The choice is ours to decide.
Cousine Island’s ambassador program offers both inner and outer pathways of change when you join our ambassador program & take your pledge to plant a tree. We can all plant trees and we can also use this crisis to unearth our deepest gifts and potential to courageously lead our hearts home.