Essential reading for researchers and students focusing on the Mauritian ecosystem.
Appadoo, C. and Aigrette, L., 2025. Madagascar and Mauritius as insular biomes. In Terrestrial Biomes (pp. 137-143). Academic Press.
Doodee, M.D.D., Rughooputh, S.D.D.V. and Jawaheer, S., 2025. Mangrove biomass productivity and sediment carbon storage assessment at selected sites in Mauritius: the effect of tidal inundation, forest age and mineral availability. Environmental Research Communications, 7(1), p.015037.
Johnson, B.A. and Miwa, K., 2025. Improving Mangrove Height and Above‐Ground Biomass Estimates in Small Island Developing States Using Multi‐Sensor Satellite Data: Case Study of Mauritius.
Matsui, N., Roomaldawo, N.B. and Sasakura, S., 2025. First finding of Heritiera littoralis and its significance for Mauritian mangrove conservation. Journal of Plant Biota, 55.
Merven, R., Florens, F.V., Appadoo, C. and Iranah, P., 2025. Relational values of mangroves shaped by local narratives, social changes and gender roles: case Study of an Oceanic Island in the Western Indian Ocean. Journal of Ethnobiology, 45(4), pp.380-399.
Sunkur, R., Kantamaneni, K., Bokhoree, C., Rathnayake, U. and Fernando, M., 2025. Modelling mangrove dynamics in Mauritius: Implications for conservation and climate resilience. Journal for Nature Conservation, 85, p.126864.
Nowrung, B.A. and Appadoo, C., 2024. Is Marine Litter a Threat to Tropical Mangroves? An Assessment of Status in Northerncoast of a Tropical Island, Mauritius.
Rambojun, S., Ramloll, Y., Mattan-Moorgawa, S. and Appadoo, C., 2024. Are mangroves hotspots for marine litter among selected coastal ecosystems of Mauritius, an oceanic island in Western Indian Ocean?. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 69, p.103284.
Scarlett, A.G., Nelson, R.K., Gagnon, M.M., Reddy, C.M. and Grice, K., 2024. Very low sulfur fuel oil spilled from the MV Wakashio in 2020 remains in sediments in a Mauritius mangrove ecosystem nearly three years after the grounding. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 209, p.117283.
Sunkur, R., Kantamaneni, K., Bokhoree, C., Rathnayake, U. and Fernando, M., 2024. Mangrove mapping and monitoring using remote sensing techniques towards climate change resilience. Scientific Reports, 14(1), p.6949.
Chacowry, A., 2023. Meeting the challenges to climate change adaptation: an NGO community-based successful projects in Mauritius. GeoJournal, 88(4), pp.4081-4094.
Doodee, M.D., Rughooputh, S.D.D.V. and Jawaheer, S., 2023. Remote sensing monitoring of mangrove growth rate at selected planted sites in Mauritius. South African Journal of Science, 119(1-2).
Friess, D.A., 2023. The potential for mangrove and seagrass blue carbon in Small Island States. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 64, p.101324.
Kaullysing, D., Jogee, S.Y., Mundil, S.P., Soondur, M., Gopeechund, A., Ricot, M., Jeetun, S., Chinta, T., Chockalingum, J., Mungur, D. and Kowal, B., 2023. Variations in photo-physiological responses of shaded and non-shaded mangrove, Rhizophora mucronata tree parts from Mauritius Island, western Indian Ocean. Indo Pacific Journal of Ocean Life, 7(1).
Merven, R., Appadoo, C., Florens, F.B.V. and Iranah, P., 2023. Dependency on mangroves ecosystem services is modulated by socioeconomic drivers and socio-ecological changes–insights from a small oceanic island. Human Ecology, 51(6), pp.1141-1156.
Parboteeah, S., Jawaheer, S., Bhowon, M.G., Laulloo, S.J. and Dyall, S.D., 2023. Antibacterial properties and characterization of metabolite extracts of mangrove soil-associated bacteria from a subtropical Island: evaluation of their activity against common human pathogens and biofilms of clinical importance. The Microbe, 1, p.100013.
Sadeer, N.B., Haddad, J.G., Ezzat, M.O., Desprès, P., Abdallah, H.H., Zengin, G., Alshamrani, I.M., Barnawi, J., Khalid, A., Abdalla, A.N. and Le Van, B., 2023. Rhizophora mucronata Lam., a halophyte from Mauritius Island, inhibits the entry of Zika virus in human cells (A549)-an in vitro and in silico analysis. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 41(22), pp.12599-12609.
Seeruttun, L.D., Raghbor, P. and Appadoo, C., 2023. Mangrove and microplastic pollution: A case study from a small island (Mauritius). Regional Studies in Marine Science, 62, p.102906.
Sunkur, R., Kantamaneni, K., Bokhoree, C. and Ravan, S., 2023. Mangroves' role in supporting ecosystem-based techniques to reduce disaster risk and adapt to climate change: A review. Journal of Sea Research, 196, p.102449.
Raghbor, P., Seeruttun, L.D. and Appadoo, C., 2022. First assessment of the blue carbon storage of Rhizophora and Bruguiera mangrove stands on the island of Mauritius (western Indian Ocean). Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science, 84(1), pp.70-74.
Abib, S. and Appadoo, C., 2021. Local people and mangroves: Ecosystem perception and valuation on the south west coast of Mauritius. Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science, 20(1), pp.11-19.
Merven, R., 2021. Socio-cultural assessment of ecosystem services provided by mangroves on the east coast of Mauritius.
Seeruttun, L.D., Raghbor, P. and Appadoo, C., 2021. First assessment of anthropogenic marine debris in mangrove forests of Mauritius, a small oceanic island. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 164, p.112019.
Seveso, D., Louis, Y.D., Montano, S., Galli, P. and Saliu, F., 2021. The Mauritius oil spill: what’s next?. Pollutants, 1(1), pp.18-28.
Ramdhun, D. and Appadoo, C., 2020. A contribution to understanding blue carbon sequestration and forest structure in mangroves of different ages in a small island (Mauritius). Indo Pacific Journal of Ocean Life, 4(2).
Armance, M.E.A., Mattan-Moorgawa, S. and Bhagooli, R., 2019. Micro-phytoplankton density and diversity at a pilot oyster culture barachois site of Mauritius Island. Indo Pacific Journal of Ocean Life, 3(1).
Nabeelah Bibi, S., Fawzi, M.M., Gokhan, Z., Rajesh, J., Nadeem, N., RR, R.K., RDDG, A. and Pandian, S.K., 2019. Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and global distribution of mangroves―A comprehensive review. Marine drugs, 17(4), p.231.
Sadeer, N.B., Rocchetti, G., Senizza, B., Montesano, D., Zengin, G., Uysal, A., Jeewon, R., Lucini, L. and Mahomoodally, M.F., 2019. Untargeted metabolomic profiling, multivariate analysis and biological evaluation of the true mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata Lam.). Antioxidants, 8(10), p.489.
Rampadarath, S., Bandhoa, K., Puchooa, D., Jeewon, R. and Bal, S., 2018. Metatranscriptomics analysis of mangroves habitats around Mauritius. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 34(4), p.59.
Sultan, R., 2017. Economic value of marine ecosystem services for sustainable ocean management: the case of Mauritius. In Handbook on the Economics and Management of Sustainable Oceans (pp. 152-173). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Clarisse, J.O., Appadoo, C. and Boojhawon, R., 2016. Spatial distribution of Rhizophora mucronata and Bruguiera gymnorrhiza mangroves using kriging technique: a contribution to understanding forest structure in south-east coast of Mauritius (Indian Ocean). Univ Mauritius Res J, 22, pp.458-483.
Ramdonee, V. and Appadoo, C., 2015. An analysis of zooplankton fauna associated with mangrove and non-mangrove ecosystems in Mauritius. University of Mauritius Research Journal, 21.
Gopala, S.K., 2014. Mangrove restoration, propagation and sustainable coastal ecology in Mauritius—The contributions of an NGO and women. In ADD/GASAT Conference.
Mamoun, C.M., Nigel, R. and Rughooputh, S.D.D.V., 2013. Wetlands’ inventory, mapping and land cover index assessment on Mauritius. Wetlands, 33(4), pp.585-595.
Abib, S. and Appadoo, C., 2012. A pilot study for the estimation of above ground biomass and litter production in Rhizophora mucronata dominated mangrove ecosystems in the island of Mauritius. Journal of Coastal Development, 16(1), pp.40-49.
Sunkur, R. and Appadoo, C., 2011. Sediment characteristics and meiofauna abundance in three mangrove stands dominated by Rhizophora mucronata in Mauritius.
Mohit, V.N.D. and Appadoo, C., 2009. Characterization of Forest Structure and an Assessment of Litter Production, Accumulation and Litter-asscociated Invertebrates in Two Naturally Occuring Rhizophora mucronata Stands in Mauritius (Indian Ocean). University Of Mauritius Research Journal, 15(1), pp.244-267.
Appadoo, C. and Roomaldawo, N.B., 2005. A preliminary study on benthic and arboreal fauna associated with mangrove Rhizophora mucronata on the east coast of Mauritius (Indian Ocean) with special reference to the Mollusca. J. Coast. Dev, 8(2), pp.107-121.
Appadoo, C., 2003. Status of mangroves in Mauritius. Journal of Coastal Development, 7(1), pp.1-4.
Poonyth, A.D., Hyde, K.D. and Peerally, A., 1999. Intertidal Fungi in Mauritian Mangroves. Botanica Marina, 42(3).
Fagoonee, I., 1990. Coastal marine ecosystems of Mauritius. Hydrobiologia, 208(1), pp.55-62.
Policy documents and technical summaries from government and NGOs.
The SOS Mangrove Program Narrative Reports (2022–2025)
Publisher: Reef Conservation Mauritius / MOL Mauritius International Fund.
Content: Detailed results of post-Wakashio monitoring, including eDNA (environmental DNA) fish biodiversity surveys and litter productivity analysis.
"Critical Role of Mangrove Ecosystem for Coastal and Ocean Resilience for Mauritius"
Source: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Partnership Platform.
Content: An overview of how Mauritius uses mangrove propagation to meet international climate and biodiversity targets.
The State of the Environment Report (Mauritius)
Publisher: Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change.
Content: Periodic updates on the health of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs), including mangrove wetlands.
Digital resources for citizen scientists and field enthusiasts.
Mangroves Matter App (by Reef Conservation)
Platform: Available on iOS and Android.
Usage: Allows users to identify Mauritian species and report sightings or threats directly from the field.
Global Mangrove Watch (GMW)
Website: globalmangrovewatch.org
Usage: An interactive map featuring high-resolution global data, including specific layers for the Mascarene Islands.
Visual guides to the Mauritian "mangal".
The "Varuna" Project Documentary
Producer: Odysseo / Solidarity Foundation.
Topic: Explores the "Blue Carbon" potential of the Le Morne to Case Noyale coastline.
Mauriwood Film Industry NGO Documentaries
Source: Funded by the MOL Charitable Trust.
Topic: A series of short films documenting local community involvement in mangrove nursery management.