August 27
Seychelles: Seychelles' Eez - Catch of Yellowfin Tuna Returns to Normal in 2024, Says Opagac
Although the fleet of Spanish purse seiners registered in Seychelles have noted a drop in catch for the yellowfin tuna in 2023, the first half of 2024 seems to be back to the… Read more »
August 26
Seychelles: Rehabilitation Works in Seychelles' Baie Ternay Wetland Supports Healthier Marine Life and Ecosystem
An initiative to improve healthy marine life and ecosystems of wetland areas, by ensuring the flow of fresh and sea water in wetland areas, as a way of preventing pollution, has… Read more »
August 22
Seychelles: Seychelles Extends Moratorium On Import and Charters of Longline Fishing Vessels
A moratorium imposed in Seychelles in August 2023 on the importation and chartering of longline fishing vessels for use in the semi-industrial tuna fishery has been extended to… Read more »
August 16
Seychelles: UK Pledges Support to Seychelles in Developing Maritime Security Strategy
The British government is expected to support Seychelles in developing a maritime security strategy, the British High Commissioner to Seychelles, Jeffrey Glekin, said in a… Read more »
Seychelles: The 3rd Voice of Global South Summit 2024
The Minister of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment of Seychelles, Flavien Joubert, will represent Seychelles in the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS) on August 17,… Read more »
August 07
Seychelles: Confejes Project in Seychelles Plans Creating Artificial Reef, Mainly With Glass Bottles
Getting children to take an interest in the rich, diverse marine life of Seychelles, and in its preservation by learning scuba diving, and taking part in coral restorations is the… Read more »
July 26
Seychelles: Seagrass of Seychelles' EEZ Captures Nearly Same Amount of Co2 As Local Energy Emissions
Results from an extensive seagrass distribution assessment undertaken within Seychelles' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) by researchers indicate that these seagrass ecosystems are… Read more »
July 12
Seychelles: Outgoing Canadian HC Satisfied With Partnership With Seychelles in Maritime Security
The outgoing Canadian High Commissioner to Seychelles, Kyle Nunas, has expressed satisfaction at successful collaborations in maritime security, providing technical support in the… Read more »
July 11
Seychelles: Seychelles Begins Using Flash Flood Guidance System
Seychelles has begun implementing the Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS) project led by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), according to a top official. Read more »
June 20
Seychelles: Coral Reefs - Coordinated Approach to Mitigate Bleaching Discussed At Didem Meeting in Seychelles
A senior scientist from the Monaco Scientific Centre said a coordinated approach is the ideal way to mitigate coral bleaching and climate change. Read more »
June 15
Seychelles: Endangered Species - Seychelles Steps Up Efforts to Implement CITES
Officials from biosecurity, fisheries, conservation and customs in Seychelles participated in a familiarisation workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered… Read more »
June 06
Africa: Korea-Africa Summit - Seychelles Makes Urgent Plea for Support to African Nations' Response to Climate Change
The Seychelles' President, Wavel Ramkalawan, in his capacity as the chairperson of the African Island States Climate Commission, made an urgent plea to all partners and… Read more »
April 29
Seychelles: Work Expected to Begin On Natural Disaster Mitigation Plans for Seychelles
Work is expected to begin this week on the natural disaster mitigation plans for Seychelles around the main island of Mahe following recommendations from experts from Switzerland… Read more »
April 17
Seychelles: Our Ocean Conference - Seychelles to Pilot Integration of Ocean Science in School Curriculum
Seychelles will pilot a project this year that integrates ocean science in its school curriculum, said President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at the heads of state high level… Read more »
Seychelles: Climate Change - Seychelles' IDC Trying Mitigate Erosion On Outer Islands
Climate mitigation will play a big role in the strategic plan of the Islands Development Company (IDC) and it is crucial to put adequate measures in place sooner rather than later… Read more »
April 16
Seychelles: GAEA Seychelles Assesses Healthiness of 15 Rivers On Three Seychelles' Islands
Developing a freshwater biodiversity information system for long-term conservation and management in Seychelles is a first-of-its-kind project currently being implemented by a… Read more »
April 14
East Africa: Seychelles' Aldabra Atoll Officially Designated As Important Shark and Ray Area
Aldabra Atoll has officially been designated as an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission… Read more »
April 04
Seychelles: Seychelles Agrees to Sign Global MOU On Zero Emission Medium-and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
With the aim to get assistance to help decarbonise the transport sector in Seychelles, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of the Global Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »
March 28
Seychelles: Waste Management - UN Launches Challenge Fund for Circular Economy Businesses in Seychelles
Entrepreneurs looking to join the value chain in waste management in Seychelles can now apply for a grant under the Challenge Fund, a financing programme developed by the Joint… Read more »
January 19
Seychelles: Terrestrial Restoration Action Society Seychelles Ventures Into Agroforestry to Prevent Land Degradation
A not-for-profit organisation focused on combatting land degradation and deforestation on Seychelles' Praslin Island has ventured into agroforestry. Terrestrial Restoration Action… Read more »
January 16
Seychelles: Response Team Fumigates Golden Apple Trees to Control Spread of Leaf Beetle
A recently established Incident Response Team in Seychelles has introduced measures to control the spread of a beetle feeding on golden apples in the country. Read more »
January 11
Seychelles: Digital Surveillance - Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority to Use Earthranger for Protecting National Reserves
The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA) has taken steps to revolutionise its operation by implementing a new digital system covering the different protected areas it… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' 3rd Saya De Malha Expedition Collects FADs and 6.1 Tonnes of Waste From Aldabra
The third Saya De Malha Expedition to collect fish aggregating devices (FADs) and debris from the Seychelles Outer Islands group concluded with the return of the crew on December… Read more »
January 10
Seychelles: Investigations Into Cccl Disaster Going Well, Answers Possibly Available By February, Says Seychelles' President
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has urged patience from those affected by the two disasters that hit the island nation on December 7, 2023, during a live televised press… Read more »
January 08
Seychelles: Seychelles Islands Foundation Plans Feasibility Study to Eradicate Cats and Rats From Aldabra
The Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) is planning to undertake a feasibility study on eradicating cats and rats on the Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Read more »