COLLECTION NAME:
NASA Johnson Space Center Collection
Record
Title:
Aldabra Islands, Seychelle Archipelago, Indian Ocean
Description:
The Aldabra Islands, two coral atolls of the Seychelle Archipelago (9.5S, 46.5E) in the Indian Ocean, because of their remotness, have a rare ecosystem almost completely untouched by outside influences. About 10 % of the plant and animal life is unique to the atolls and therefore, development of the area has been barred. Assumption, the smaller atoll has a small aircraft runway to support occasional environmental or scientific survey teams.
Date Taken:
1991-12-01
Program:
Shuttle
Mission:
STS-044
Subject Terms:
(FROM
facet_what:
Earth
facet_where:
Indian Ocean
Photo ID:
STS044-82-057
Film Type:
70mm
UID:
SPD-JSC-STS044-82-057
