EST. 1997 · SEYCHELLES

Marine Conservation Society Seychelles

Protecting Seychelles' marine environment through education, research and community action since 1997.

MCSS advances marine and coastal conservation in Seychelles through research, effective ecosystem management and impactful public education, ensuring the sustainable use of marine resources for current and future generations.

Founded in 1997, the Marine Conservation Society Seychelles (MCSS) is a leading non-profit organisation protecting and restoring Seychelles' marine and coastal ecosystems. Through scientific research, community engagement, and strong partnerships with government and international organisations, we work to ensure Seychelles' unique ocean biodiversity thrives for generations to come.

ABOUT MCSS

Protecting Seychelles'
Marine Heritage

27+

Years active

50+

Research Projects

500+

Volunteers hosted

1000+

Turtles monitored

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Active Initiatives

Whale sharks
Elasmobranchs
Sea turtles
Coral restoration
Cetaceans

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Volunteer with MCSS

Most of our projects are supported by volunteer effort. Opportunities are currently available for volunteers and interns at most of our projects across Seychelles.

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A boy looking through a microscope at an educational display table about marine life, with a woman leaning over to observe. The table has coral samples, brochures, a phone, and a coffee cup, with informational posters about turtles and marine ecosyst
Two dark-colored dolphins swimming in clear turquoise water.
Two people snorkeling underwater among coral reefs, wearing snorkeling masks and fins, with one holding a small underwater tool or camera.
School of fish swimming in clear blue ocean water over coral reef.
A tropical beach with white sand, turquoise water, and a green hillside in the background under a clear blue sky.
Group of people of various ages and genders participating in a beach cleanup on a sandy shoreline with green plants, ocean waves, and a blue sky in the background.
A woman explaining marine conservation to a group of school children at an educational exhibit about coral reefs, sea life, and ecological restoration.
A whale swimming in the ocean from an aerial view, showing its back and tail.
Person holding a black sea urchin with a small, branching sea creature growing from it, and wearing a blue shirt with 'Marine Conservation Society Seychelles' logo.
Underwater scene featuring a fish swimming near a tangled structure of ropes with coral growth and various life forms attached.
Group of scuba divers underwater near a boat.
Heron standing on lily pads catching a fish with its beak in a pond
Group of kids and adults gathered around a table at a Marine Conservation Society Seychelles booth, with informational posters and banners about coral reef conservation and marine life in Seychelles.
A tropical island with lush green trees, sandy beach, surrounded by turquoise water, with a few boats anchored nearby.
A woman scuba diving underwater, holding onto a rusty rope with a yellow buoy attached, with coral and fish in the background.

Our Partners

Google Cloud logo with a multicolored cloud icon
Silhouette of a rearing horse with the words "Cheval Blanc" below it
Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa logo with blue text and emblem on a white background.
Logo of Seychelles Ports Authority with a lighthouse, water waves, and the slogan 'Facilitating Progress'.
Graphic of a green turtle with the text 'High Turtles Cider' surrounding it.
Logo of the Kyphille Fisheries Authority featuring a stylized fish and blue text.
Blue and black logo of the Save Our Seas Foundation featuring a stylized wave and the organization’s name.
Green and white logo with stylized plant or grass icon
The image shows the logo of Atlanta Braves, a Major League Baseball team, featuring a red stylized letter 'A' with a black outline and a small globe inside the lower part of the 'A'.
Illustration of a whale with the text 'Madagascar Whaleshark Project' and a cluster of yellow whale shark eggs.
Logo with a green and blue color scheme and a stylized leaf design.
Logo for ESMT Berlin, featuring a blue square with white text and a yellow line with a circle.