Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is making waves in marine conservation by becoming the first resort in the Indian Ocean to establish a seagrass nursery.
The project will take root in the resort’s Barachois, a shallow saltwater lagoon already home to over 200 fish, as part of the broader Blue Carbon Ecosystems Project.
Led by the Odysseo Foundation and supported by a network of conservation partners and French funding under the Varuna Program, the initiative aims to restore seagrass meadows—vital ecosystems that help capture carbon, support biodiversity, and protect coastlines.
The nursery will grow seagrass species like Syringodium isoetifolium and Halodule uninervis from both wild-collected seeds and transplants. Seeds will first be nurtured in controlled lab conditions before being transferred to the Barachois to mature.
Once established, these meadows are expected to offer a healthy habitat for turtles, seahorses, rays, and fish, while also acting as natural carbon sinks.
Guests will have the rare opportunity to witness the process firsthand, with guided tours and snorkelling excursions led by the resort’s Ocean Environment Manager, Rick-Ernest Bonnier. From seed germination to underwater planting, the experience offers both educational insight and real-time views of marine restoration in action.
This pioneering effort not only enhances the marine biodiversity surrounding the resort, but also provides guests with immersive, eco-conscious experiences like nature walks and the popular Seahorse Snorkel.
As General Manager Martin Dell notes, it’s a proud step toward long-term environmental impact and a deeper guest connection with the Indian Ocean’s vibrant underwater world.
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