Cargados Carajos Bank

Cargados Carajos Bank, also known as St. Brandon's Rocks, is part of the Republic of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It is administered as an outlying territory of Mauritius.

The reef and shoal system is located approximately 430 kilometers northeast of Mauritius's main island. This remoteness has helped preserve its largely undeveloped marine ecosystem.

There is no permanent civilian population on Cargados Carajos, though a small number of people, including fishermen and occasional researchers, may be present on a temporary basis. Some of the smaller islands host seasonal fishing crews.

Access to St. Brandon's is highly restricted and there is no regular commercial tourism infrastructure, though specialized fishing charters occasionally organize expeditions to the area. The remote location and protected status of the reefs limit visitor numbers significantly.