The annual publication features an article about CCT's Programme Manager Dr Pete Carr's trip back to the isolated Chagos island of Vache Marine in Peros Banhos, six years after it has been formally declared rat-free. An important milestone, as he prepares to undertake rat eradication on other Chagos
The latest issue of Chagos News has been published, and is available to read on the Trust’s website here
The annual publication features an article about CCT’s Programme Manager Dr Pete Carr’s trip back to the isolated Chagos island of Vache Marine in Peros Banhos, six years after it has been formally declared rat-free. An important milestone, as he prepares to undertake rat eradication on other Chagos islands as part of our Healthy islands, Healthy Reefs rewilding project.
Issue 62 also features articles about the latest scientific research work being carried out in the Chagos Archipelago, including an article on coconut crabs by Dr Mark Laidre, cetaceans by Dr Clare Embling, turtles by Dr Holly Stokes, plus plants and invertebrates.
Chagos News is edited by Chagos Conservation Trust Director, Sarah Puntan-Galea, and designed by Michelle Bhatia.
This year's issue of Chagos News is out! And it's packed with articles about the latest conservation research and work happening in the Chagos Archipelago
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This year’s Chagos Conservation Trust festive e-card was sent to our members last week – you can view it here.
It features a stunning picture of a Chagos green turtle drawn by our...
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The Chagos Conservation Trust has been successful with its Darwin Plus Main and Local Programme applications, being awarded nearly £1million to undertake three Healthy Islands, Healthy Reefs (HIHR) nature restoration projects in the northern atolls – and largest island, ...
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