Mangroves in Rivière du Rempart District

Anse La Raie

Anse La Raie is a premier restoration site and a Voluntary Marine Conservation Area (VMCA) known for its vibrant marine life.

• Features active mangrove restoration plots aimed at increasing canopy cover and coastal defense.

• Protects a lagoon home to over 59 fish species, benefiting directly from the mangrove-reef connectivity.

• Provides a sheltered environment prized for low-impact eco-tourism activities like snorkeling and kitesurfing.

Calodyne

The mangroves in Calodyne fringe a quiet lagoon, offering a serene green backdrop to the rugged basaltic coastline.

• Consists of fragmented but healthy patches that stabilize the shoreline and dampen wave energy.

• Acts as a vital sanctuary for coastal birds and small marine invertebrates.

• Integrated into a residential and boutique resort landscape that values ecological preservation.

Grand Gaube

The Grand Gaube coastline is defined by its complex barachois systems where mangroves play a central structural role.

• Features significant fringing mangroves that protect the inner lagoon and historical boat passages.

• Supports artisanal fishing communities by providing nursery grounds for local seafood species.

• Showcases a traditional coastal atmosphere where nature and village life are deeply intertwined.

Bassin-Bernard - Melville

The region around Bassin Bernard and MelvilleClick to open side panel for more information contains important monitoring sites for mangrove growth and sediment management.

• Includes barachois systems like "Les Palétuviers" that are essential for trapping terrigenous silt.

• Functions as a dynamic buffer zone between land interaction and human behavior.

• Features mature stands with high canopy density, frequently used as baseline indicators for ecological health.

Anse Bonsergent-Morc Petit Village

Located near the St. Antoine and Grand Gaube regions, this coastal indentation features persistent fringing mangroves.

• Stabilizes the muddy inlets and rocky shores characteristic of the north-eastern coast.

• Offers a secluded habitat for sunbirds and geckos within its dense canopy.

• Acts as a natural barrier for nearby residential developments, protecting them from tidal surges.

Ile D’Ambre and Islets

Île d'Ambre is the largest islet National Park in Mauritius and hosts extensive, highly convoluted mangrove forests.

• Features considerable fringing mangroves (Rhizophora mucronata) around its highly complex coastline and shallow bays.

• Serves as a critical nursery area for fish in the neighbouring Poudre d'Or Fisheries Reserve.

• Includes a unique network of wetland habitats, including brackish ponds and swampy mudflats.

Belmont region-Bassin Goémons

The Bassin GoémonsClick to open side panel for more information area near Belmont is a sheltered cove where mangroves thrive in a basaltic terrain.

• Consists of pure Rhizophora stands that benefit from the slow current and micro-tidal environment.

• Provides essential food sources and habitats for numerous intertidal creatures.

• Offers a pristine and undisturbed environment far removed from the more urbanized coastal zones.

Poudre D’or

Poudre d'Or is a site of significant scientific interest, known for its barachois systems and historical importance.

• Famous for research on fungi associated with mangrove wood and dead prop roots.

• Features a large lagoon system enclosed by a barrier reef where mangroves filter sediment.

• Historically served as a focal point for mangrove protection programs since the 1990s.

Hermitage-Panchvati

The coastal stretch between Panchvati and the village of Hermitage contains significant mangrove cover extending towards the eastern islets.

• Includes extensive patches that are vital for preventing road erosion and stabilizing the sandy soils.

• Acts as a biological bridge for species migrating between Île d’Ambre and the mainland.

• Provides a lush green belt that is visible from the coastal highlands.

Pointes des Lascars

Pointe des Lascars is renowned for its beautiful fringing mangroves and its role as a spiritual and cultural haven.

• Features exceptionally healthy and dense fringing mangroves that are frequently visited by the local community.

• Serves as an educational site for environmental awareness and mangrove propagation programs.

• Integrated with a peaceful park atmosphere that encourages contemplation and nature appreciation.

Haute Rive

The mangroves at Haute Rive are integrated into a modern village landscape that prioritizes sustainability.

• Consists of narrow but continuous belts that maintain the water clarity of the resort's lagoon.

• Filters agricultural and urban runoff from the Rivière du Rempart village area.

• Offers a successful model of how coastal development can coexist with protected mangrove fringes.

Roches Noires

Roches Noires is famous for its complex volcanic coastline and its unique seagrass-mangrove ecosystem.

• Features a Voluntary Marine Conservation Area (VMCA) protecting both mangroves and all five existing seagrass species in Mauritius.

• Stabilizes the rocky shoreline around historic sites like the lava tubes.

• Provides a critical habitat for a diverse array of 59 fish species within its sheltered waters.

Pereybere - Melville

Melville - Ile D Ambre

Pouder D Or - Hemitage

Hermitage - Pointe Maurice