evidence: Tromelin Island is situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 450 kilometers east of Madagascar and over 500 kilometers north of Mauritius. [...] One of the most tragic events in the history of Tromelin Island was the shipwreck of the French East India Company vessel "L’Utile" in 1761. The ship was secretly transporting Malagasy slaves to Mauritius, contrary to French regulations. Following the shipwreck, approximately 80 slaves were abandoned on the uninhabited island by the crew, who left on a makeshift boat with a promise to return. Despite this, it would be 15 long years before any rescue attempt was made. In 1776, when de Tromelin finally arrived at the island, only seven women and an eight-month-old child survived, living off the limited resources available on the barren island. [...] In the contemporary era, Tromelin Island is mostly uninhabited, except for meteorological station staff and occasional researchers. Conservation has been a primary focus, given the island’s role as a nesting site for green turtles and its hosting of unique bird species. Notably, France and Mauritius have been in discussions over the sovereignty of Tromelin Island. While a co-management agreement was signed in 2010, it has yet to be ratified, leaving the island’s status in a state of limbo. Despite these disputes, the shared commitment to preserving the island’s ecological significance remains a priority for both nations.