Oil Spill Sensitivity of the Western Indian Ocean Islands: Coastal Data from the Comoros Islands, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion and the Seychelles

This report presents an in-depth assessment of oil spill sensitivity across the Western Indian Ocean islands, focusing on the coastal data of the Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, and the Seychelles. Compiled by the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, the document offers a vital reference for environmental risk management in the region. It includes extensive data on endemic species, marine turtle and dugong habitats, mangrove distribution, and breeding seabirds, providing a valuable ecological baseline. The report also catalogs nationally and internationally designated coastal and marine protected areas, detailing their legal frameworks, biodiversity importance, and conservation constraints. Aimed at environmental planners, conservationists, and disaster response agencies, this document supports informed decision-making to safeguard the region's rich biodiversity against the impacts of oil spills.