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Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte on Saturday, levelling entire neighbourhoods and causing heavy destruction in the island's capital. Local reports confirm at least 20 deaths, but officials fear the true toll could be far higher.
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Corals deep in the ocean were thought to be more resilient to climate change. New research has shown that might not be the case.
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French authorities destroy shanty town on Indian Ocean
France deploys hundreds of police officers to oversee the destruction of a slum on the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean in an operation authorities say is aimed at curbing sub-standard housing and illegal migration.
First photos of the bizarre creatures living deep in the Indian ocean
From a ‘voracious eel’ to a cute batfish, these are the strange inhabitants of the ocean floor near the Cocos Keeling islands.
Scientists discover new ecosystem 500m below the Maldives’ surface
Scientists on a 34-day mission in the Maldives have discovered a new oasis of life deep in the Indian ocean.
This resort in the Maldives is offering a dream internship opportunity
The lucky candidate will help Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Resort’s in-house marine educator.
The only inhabitants of this unknown territory are climate scientists
Scientists are researching wildlife in the French Southern and Arctic Lands to better understand the effects of climate change and how we can adapt.
Meet the army of turtles helping scientists get closer to cyclones
Sea turtles migrate thousands of kilometres and can share data even from the centre of a tropical cyclone.
These are the sunny islands with the least restrictions right now
The six island retreats with the most relaxed rules on COVID-19.
Extraordinary photos of the world’s first underwater climate protest
An activist from Greenpeace held placards while floating in the water above seagrass meadows in the Indian Ocean.
Mauritius races to contain oil spill and protect coastline
The Indian Ocean island's prime minister declared a state of emergency and appealed for international help after a ship leaked oil on a coral reef.
My eco-job: I run a coral nursery in the Maldives
Coral biologist Megan Clampitt tells us all about her job protecting the Indian ocean’s vital coral reefs.