What do YOU think belongs on and around a pristine, wild island?

SEP 26 2025 · 18:03

What do YOU think belongs on and around a pristine, wild island? Sea turtles, migrating whales and giant Aldabra tortoises? Or a six-star luxury resort accessible only by private jet? If you said WILDLIFE, we agree! 🐢🌊 But right now, on Assomption Island, just 25 miles from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aldabra Atoll, a Qatari-funded Rosewood resort is being built - destroying fragile ecosystems, violating local laws, and ignoring local communities and science. Last month, we received shocking evidence of: ⚠️ Illegal coastal dredging ⚠️ A giant tortoise killed by construction machinery ⚠️ Reports of plans to import soil and plants - risking the introduction of invasive species and violating Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. This isn’t just about one island. The ocean is connected, and what’s lost here affects biodiversity, climate, and our shared future - no matter where you live. 💥 We can still stop this. But time is running out. 📲 Go to the link in our bio to take action — we’ve made it easy. Comment. Send an email. Speak out. Let’s show the world that some places are not for sale. 🌍✊ #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #SomePlacesAreNotForSale #ClimateAction #Biodiversity