25 Nov 2025
Mauritius to establish one of world’s largest marine protected area incorporating Chagossian cultural heritage
Photo by Simon Spring Following decades of sovereignty disputes and forced displacement, the government of Mauritius has announced plans to maintain a ban on commercial fishing across an area of the Indian Ocean larger than France, whilst establishing a groundbreaking marine protected area that explicitly incorporates cultural considerations and traditional fishing practices. The Chagos Archipelago Marine […]