Sustainability at Six Senses Zil Pasyon
On Félicité Island, beside Ramos National Park and the Ile Coco marine protected area, we focus on doing less harm and more good. From coral gardens to nesting turtles, nature is always busy here. Join our resident Sea Turtle Biologist in the surrounding waters or head to the Earth Lab for hands-on workshops. Life in this protected island setting comes with unique considerations so we work with suppliers to cut packaging and reduce waste along with using resources wisely. Since 2024, Six Senses has held GSTC group certification.
Environmental Responsibility
We are committed to supporting scientific research that helps safeguard sea turtles and the habitats they depend on in and around Félicité Island, contributing to the long-term protection of Seychelles' marine ecosystems
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Sea Turtle Conservation
Since 2021, Six Senses Zil Pasyon has partnered with the Olive Ridley Project to support research and conservation for green sea turtles and critically endangered hawksbill turtles. From 187 nests, more than 14,361 baby turtles have reached the ocean, 4,068 in 2025 alone. Our resident Marine Biologist continues to monitor nest depth and location, vegetation, and natural predators such as seabirds and crabs, to reveal the factors affecting hatching success The goal is not to intervene, but to learn from nature to help protect these species.
Social Responsibility
Our commitment to the local community extends beyond the resort and into the future of Seychelles. Working alongside local organizations, we have created an educational program designed to connect young Seychellois with the natural world around them. We also aim to hire more Seychellois locally and are always looking for new local suppliers to collaborate with. This not only increases our impact on the local economy and supports local entrepreneurs, but also reduces the distance our supplies travel before reaching our shores.
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Youth Engagement
In 2025, our resident Sea Turtle Biologist from Olive Ridley Project helped launch Blue Defenders, a marine conservation program for students from neighboring La Digue Island. Across eight interactive workshops, 33 students explored sea turtles, sharks, coral reefs, and plastic pollution. Each finished by making a personal pledge to protect the ocean, from never littering to not consuming turtles or sharks. Small actions, perhaps, but together they help protect the future of Seychelles’ marine environment.
