In the forests of eastern Madagascar, a mysterious nocturnal primate — the aye-aye — embodies the delicate balance between conservation and economic survival. Once feared as a harbinger of death, it now symbolizes a community’s transformation, where protecting nature has become a question of dignity, resilience, and hope.
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In the clear waters of Mayotte’s lagoon, an extraordinary story unfolds. These hybrid dolphins — born from two different species — reveal the resilience and complexity of life in the Indian Ocean. Their presence offers a window into evolution and coexistence at the edge of changing seas.
Read the articleHybrid dolphins Mayotte, Indian Ocean, conservation photography, Mayotte lagoon, Serge Melesan.
A once-vibrant coral sanctuary is turning pale. Through my lens, Earth.Org explores the bleaching of Mayotte’s lagoon — a fragile ecosystem facing rising heat, storms, and human pressure.
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I’m proud to share this feature on Mayotte’s green sea turtles — graceful gardeners of the lagoon whose survival mirrors the ocean’s own. Published in Oceanographic Magazine and Earth.org.
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This article explores the extraordinary biodiversity of Mayotte and the local efforts to protect it. From sea turtles to community-driven conservation, it’s a reflection on hope, resilience, and the ocean’s future.
Read the articleMayotte ocean heritage, Oceanographic Magazine, Serge Melesan, sea turtles, marine conservation, Comoros archipelago, underwater photography, human impact, climate change, Indian Ocean.
