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The Indian Ocean
Mauritius, Reunion and the Seychelles
by Jan Dodd, Madeleine Philippe
This updated edition of the Lonely Planet guide to Mauritius, Reunion and the Seychelles provides detailed information on the islands, their culture, towns, hotels and history.
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Diving & Snorkeling Maldives
by Casey Mahaney, Astrid Witte Mahaney
Scattered like rings across the Indian Ocean, the 26 atolls that comprise the Maldives are a diver's mecca. Encompassing channels, pinnacles and walls, the sites here have lyrical names that match their beauty. While hard corals recover from recent coral bleaching, the reefs still thrive with vibrant soft corals, sponges and anemones. Prolific fish life ranges from funny little blennies to massive, friendly Napoleonfish. Divers are transported to the reefs on colorful traditional dhonis and luxurious safari dive boats.
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Seychelles: Garden of Eden in the Indian Ocean, Sixth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides) (Paperback)
by Eaulin Blondel
In this informative guide, Sarah Carpin examines the rich natural history of the islands, the short but vibrant human history which has shaped the country since people first arrived here just over 200 years ago, and offers tips on how best to discover these paradise islands. Special topics include an argument by a Victorian traveler, General Gordon, that the islands were the site of the Garden of Eden; the unique conservation needs of the far-flung atoll of Aldabra, 'the Galápagos of the Indian Ocean', and how gold fever may strike even today. New sections in this edition include a guide to the best mountain walks on the islands, and a look at "Green Seychelles" and its efforts to preserve its natural history through correct ecotourism practices.
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Islands in the Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean has some of the world's most entrancing islands. Picture azure
blue seas and white sands, hot sunny days, tropical palms and deep-sea fishing and many
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The Indian Ocean has a wide range of geographical and cultural variations. It ranges from Africa to Australia, from Antarctica to India. The
cultures and races that border the Indian Ocean vary enormously: what we see today is an
intriguing mix that has resulted from thousands of years of migration. For example, Madagascar
is commonly regarded as an 'African island' but many of its inhabitants are descended from
sea migrants who came from what is now Indonesia. The Arabs investigated islands as far south
as the Seychelles in the 6th Century but modern inhabitants are mainly African. Mauritius, on the
other hand, is largely populated with people from the Indian sub-continent whose ancestors moved there
as subjects of the British Empire.
The diversity is also seen in the plants and animals found on the islands. many
have unique species, some - such as the Dodo, a large flightless bird native to mauritius -
now extinct because of human intervention. Some fifty species of lemurs as well as chameleons, birds, reptiles and a wealth of flora can only be experienced on the naturally isolated island/continent of Madagascar.
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