If you are a nature lover, then you must go for Seychelles tours. Seychelles is undoubtedly a paradise of seabirds. You would be astonished to know that there are approximately 18 breeding species with approximately millions of living beings. Several conservationists are also conducting research programs on various islands of Seychelles.
To provide more facilities to the Nature Seychelles, Seychelles Seabird Group is also launched by the Norwegian Embassy and Airtel Seychelles. This is mainly formed for the appropriate management of the seabirds. Unfortunately, there is a considerable reduction in the number of seabird colonies. Pink backed Pelican and Abbots Booby are extinct from the beautiful islands of Seychelles.
Major cause for the immense loss of seabird colonies are destruction of island for plantation and food. Moreover, alien predators are also the cause of great threats to them. The Seychelles Seabird Group is formed to attain the goal of seabird colonies preservation by facilitating their resources.
Seychelles Seabird group is playing significant role in saving Seabirds of Seychelles by collecting data of their populations frequently. This would enable them to guide management. This group is also developing a strategic plan for guiding the surveys, whereas monitors them also.
A Seabird Monitoring Handbook is also released. It contains significant information regarding the seabirds, along with recommended survey methods of the 18 species. This group would also encourage the usage of this book, which features some standardized techniques. It will also provide practical training to the field staff and make them expert in standardized census and monitoring methods.
A regular database of Seychelles Seabird will also be maintained. To make things more effective and informative, a regular newsletter featuring news on the varied activities of Seabird group. This newsletter will also contain significant reports from the islands, along with interesting study methods and articles.

With the application of such eco-friendly methods, Seychelles will surely save and conserve its beautiful species of seabirds. |