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Situated at the northern-most tip of Mahe, North East Point is another popular spot by beach users especially on Sundays. The Beach stretches a good 1.5 km along the North eastern coast of Mahe. The presence of ancient beach rocks in the area indicates that this beach is quite old. Beach rocks are masses of sand which have turned into rocks under pressure and the ones at North East point can be found exposed especially during low tide during the South East monsoon. The presence of beach rocks is indicative that severe erosion has occurred in the area over the years strong enough to eventually expose the beach rocks. The coast is of high energy during most of the year generated by the waves and currents, therefore making it very dynamic. The most Northern part of the beach has no reef protecting it which means that bigger swells and stronger currents hits this particular stretch of the beach. The area is quite popular with surfers who enjoy the big waves.
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'''Anse aux Pins has been heavily impacted by human development in the area since the 1970's. Most parts of this beach are narrow and coarse-grained.'''
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Attempts were made in the 1970's to try protect the shoreline from degredation. Seawalls and groynes were built but gradually after being exposed to the forces of nature most of the structures are disintegrating. There are isolated pockets where the erosion is more prominent but the situation is being monitored closely by environmental groups.
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Though not as popular as Anse Royale for picnics the beach is used heavily by the local fishing community as a landing ground. During the southeast moonson from May until October swimming outside the reefline can be dangerous due to strong currents.

Revision as of 16:44, 21 April 2011

Anse aux Pins has been heavily impacted by human development in the area since the 1970's. Most parts of this beach are narrow and coarse-grained.

Anse Aux Pins Mahe 001.jpg
Anse Aux Pins Mahe 002.jpg Anse Aux Pins Mahe 003.jpg Anse Aux Pins Mahe 004.jpg

Attempts were made in the 1970's to try protect the shoreline from degredation. Seawalls and groynes were built but gradually after being exposed to the forces of nature most of the structures are disintegrating. There are isolated pockets where the erosion is more prominent but the situation is being monitored closely by environmental groups.

Though not as popular as Anse Royale for picnics the beach is used heavily by the local fishing community as a landing ground. During the southeast moonson from May until October swimming outside the reefline can be dangerous due to strong currents.

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