An exiled nation turned private playground - BBC
WEBWhile its former population fights to return home, the Chagos islands are experiencing a remarkable rebounding of wildlife on a reef that’s considered the most pristine in the world.
Chagos Archipelago - Wikipedia
WEBThe Chagos contain the world's largest coral atoll, The Great Chagos Bank, which supports half the total area of good quality reefs in the Indian Ocean. As a result, the ecosystems of the Chagos have so far proven resilient to climate change and environmental disruptions.
The Chagos Islands are unique and worth protecting
WEBJun 13, 2013 · The Chagos Islands marine protected area is the largest of its kind in the world, encircling the dozens of tiny islands of the Chagos archipelago that lie in thousands of miles of Indian...
The 15 Most Beautiful Coral Reefs in the World - Culture Trip
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Great Chagos Archipelago – Indian Ocean. Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Great Chagos Archipelago comprises 55 islands, and the Great Chagos Bank happens to be the largest coral atoll in the world and …
Chagos Islands: how to ensure their coral reefs aren’t damaged …
WEB4 days ago · The shallow water coral reefs account for 1.5% of the global total. Like coral reefs elsewhere around the planet , the marine ecosystems of Chagos are threatened by climate change with rising sea ...
Chagos Information Portal
WEBVisit the Chagos Archipelago, one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas, using an interactive map, scientific resources, videos, photos and datasets. Discover the plants and animals living in one of the World’s most remote ecosystems.
The state of coral reefs in the Chagos Archipelago: The last ...
WEBIn the middle of the Indian Ocean lies some of the last coral reef wilderness on Earth. The Chagos Archipelago, a collection of atolls, including Earth’s largest — the Great Chagos Bank– is home to reefs that have been largely undisturbed by humans for the last 50 years.
Watching a coral reef die as climate change devastates one of the …
WEBApr 29, 2021 · The Chagos Archipelago is one of the most remote, seemingly idyllic places on Earth. Coconut-covered sandy beaches with incredible bird life rim tropical islands in the Indian Ocean, hundreds of...
Chagos Information Portal
WEBCoral needs certain conditions in order to grow, when the conditions are just right, beautiful coral reefs flourish. They are typically found around the tropics - between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere.
Chagos Information Portal
WEBThe Chagos Archipelago is home to seabirds and the world’s largest crab - the coconut crab. However, it’s incredibly healthy coral reefs and its biodiversity - or number of different animals - under the waves are truly impressive.