Welcome to the Mauritius Marine Conservation Society !
The MMCS is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) which has been operating for 30 years in Mauritius, focusing on the education about and conservation of the marine environment in Mauritius.
The MMCS is actively working to raise the awareness amongst the people of Mauritius of the rich marine resources, the core objective being the protection of marine mammals and coral reefs.
Since its creation, the MMCS has developed various programmes aimed at preserving the ecosystem, for instance: attributing greater value to the submarine archaeology; stopping fishing practices using dynamite or underwater weapons; creating artificial reefs; identifying protected marine areas; keeping records of marine mammals driven ashore; identifying and protecting cetaceans; creating educational games based on the marine environment...
One of its main objectives to date is to bring the "Dolphin Watching" practise under regulation and also move forward with its various programmes in research, public awareness and conservation.
News:
Pilot whales in front of Black River
October 20th, 2011
During our Monday morning research trip we observed a group of about 40 pilot whales right in front of Black River, travelling south. A beautiful sighting!
Photo Exhibition
September 28th, 2011
Don't miss out on our photo exhibition on whales and dolphins around Mauritius: 27-30 Sep at Barkly Warf, Caudan, Port Louis. Open from 9.30 to 17.30.
New guide book
September 26th, 2011
The MMCS has launched a new book: "A guide to the Whales and Dolphins of Mauritius". It's an easy-to-use and fully illustrated guide which will enable users to identify the different species found ...
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