AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBiodiversity: Researchers working with Durrell and Mauritian partners have uncovered a new trapdoor spider on Ilot Vacoas. The tidal species lives in coastal rocks and seals its burrow with a camouflaged silk, sand and algae door. Marine Technology: Port Louis-built Captain Arctic, described as the first solar-powered vessel designed for polar regions, is undergoing sea trials to test its structure and solar sails ahead of a planned November handover. Water Security: Mauritius’s reservoir levels and treatment output have fallen sharply. A new look at Singapore’s water system highlights how planning, infrastructure and technology can help tackle shortages. Conservation Science: The Mauritius kestrel’s recovery—from just four known birds in 1974 to around 600 at its historical peak—shows the impact of captive breeding and habitat protection, though the species remains endangered. Telecoms: Mauritius is reviewing its mobile number portability framework, a move that could affect how customers switch providers while keeping their numbers.
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