Parc marin de Saziley, Protected marine area in Mayotte, France

Saziley Marine Park covers 2,800 hectares between the southern tip of Grande-Terre and the white sand islet, whose coral-detrital cay stretches about 500 m at low tide. It takes in five beaches, sand and detritus flats with seagrass, a coral-rich outer slope, a lagoon reaching 46 m and two channels 19 m and 21 m deep.

The park gained protected status in 1991 through a prefectural decree in Mayotte. This designation was essential to preserve the region's marine resources and wildlife.

Five beaches lie within the park, two of them green turtle nesting sites protected by a prefectural biotope decree. The source notes that the turtles are still heavily poached there, so the protection on paper and the practice on the sand do not match.

The area is accessible from several points and welcomes different marine activities. Before visiting, check local rules and any seasonal restrictions that may apply.

The park's five beaches include two green turtle nesting sites protected by a prefectural biotope decree, yet the turtles are still heavily poached there. The white sand reef also carries an islet about 500 m long at low tide, built of coral debris.