July 25, 2023
Africa: African Day of Seas and Oceans - Africa Is Responding to Call for Sustainable Use of Resources, Says Seychelles' President
The adoption and implementation of Africa's Blue Economy Continental Strategy indicate that the continent is responding to a global call urging humanity to review and rethink the… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Fisheries Minister - African Fishers' Strike Not Affecting Tuna Catch for Island State
African fishermen, mostly from Senegal and Ivory Coast who work on dozens of European Union vessels that operate in West Africa and the Indian Ocean, took part in a strike that… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Seychelles: Blue Economy Day - Seychelles Has New Youth Advocacy Group
Seychelles has a new Blue Economy youth advocacy group, which streamed panel discussions live online as part of Blue Economy Day activities. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Launches Fisheries Information Management System
Seychelles has launched its Fisheries Information Management System (FIMS), aimed at improving access to fisheries information, in terms of accessibility, availability and… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Seychelles: Takamaka Tree Wilt Disease Resurges On Seychelles' Islands of Curieuse and La Digue
The Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) has begun to tackle the Takamaka tree wilt disease resurgence on the islands of Curieuse and La Digue, said an environment… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Assesses Emergency Preparedness for Main Port and Airport
There is a need for command posts at the Victoria Port and Mahe International Airport to shift from an operational to a management mindset when dealing with emergencies, said an… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Aride Island Nature Reserve Temporarily Closes Until September 2023
One of Seychelles' special nature reserves, Aride Island, has temporarily closed its doors to the public to concentrate on conservation work as migration brings more birds to the… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Seychelles: Oceanika Opens Sustainable Products Trade Show in Seychelles
Several companies in Seychelles are showcasing their sustainable products and services at the professional trade show being held at Savoy Resort and Spa in the northern Mahe… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Seychelles: Installation of New Sewerage System On Seychelles' La Digue Island in Good Progress
Works are progressing satisfactorily after one year into the project of constructing a centralised sewerage system for Seychelles' La Digue island, said the Public Utilities… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles to Create Law to Domesticate 3 Codes Under Joint Management Area With Mauritius
Seychelles is seeking to establish a law that will domesticate three codes set up under the Joint Management Area, which the island nation shares equal jurisdiction with Mauritius,… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Seychelles: Ocean Fair - Danny Faure Foundation Unites Seychelles' Ocean Lovers for Exhibition
An Ocean Fair, organised by the Danny Faure Foundation showcasing the work that several organisations are doing to preserve the oceans, opened on Thursday. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Seychelles: Shark Study in Seychelles Shows Mechanism for Peaceful Coexistence of Two Species
Juvenile sharks escape from some of the fastest and fiercest fish in the sea by going to shallow waters where the predators cannot go, according to a project done in collaboration… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Seychelles: Govt Assessing Buildings for Solar Power Panel Installation #AfricaClimateAction
The Seychelles' Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) and the Department of Energy are currently assessing prospective government buildings to install photovoltaic panels, said a top… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Seychelles: Endemic Species - Drastic Decline of Seychelles White-Eye Bird On Mahe Island
Seychelles' Ministry for Environment is in the process of reviewing all its action plans to better conserve and protect endangered species, especially those under threat of… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Seychelles: Aldabra Giant Tortoise Census - Seychelles and Iota Sign Agreement for New Survey
A census has been planned to identify the number of Aldabra giant tortoises in captivity to allow relevant authorities to better understand the reptiles' population on the inner… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Seychelles: Illegal Sea Cucumber Fishing - Seychelles Defence Forces Intercepts Madagascan Boat
The Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) have intercepted a Madagascar-flagged fishing vessel suspected of conducting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the island… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Seychelles: Japan Donates Patrol Vessel to Seychelles for Surveillance of Marine Protected Areas
A patrol vessel donated by the Japanese government will help enhance the capacity of the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) to carry out surveillance in three designated sites of… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Seychelles: Mybeachproject Turns Seychelles' Waste to Pop Art
MyBeachProject is turning rubbish collected on Grand Anse on Praslin, the second most populated island in Seychelles, into pop art to inspire change. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Seychelles: Oceanika Calls for Industrial Fishing Vessels to Do More to Remove Fishing Devices in Waters
A not-for-profit organisation, Oceanika, is calling on industrial fishing vessels to make more effort to remove fish aggregating devices (FADs) after fishing, after the NPO removed… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Seychelles: Climate Talks - Seychelles' President Receives COP28 Invite From UAE President
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has received a formal invitation from the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the 28th Session of… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Seychelles: Aubrey Lesperance Traces Journey in Seychelles' Aquaculture Development
Plans for creating an aquaculture sector in Seychelles, a 115-island archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, started in 2007 with the creation of a Mariculture Master Plan (MMP).… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Seychelles: More Males Than Females of Seychelles' Aldabra Giant Tortoise On Curieuse Island
The final phase of the Aldabra giant tortoise census on Curieuse Island, organised by the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA), is expected to take place in two weeks with… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Africa: World's Largest Salt-Water Floating Solar Plant to Be Hosted By Seychelles
Work on a floating solar farm in Seychelles is expected to begin this year, following the signing of three agreements for the project on Tuesday. Read more »
April 02, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' National Biodiversity Centre Calls for More People to Plant Endemic Species At Home #AfricaClimateHope
People in Seychelles are being encouraged to nurture more endemic plants in their homes to ensure the continued survival of these species found only on the main island of Mahe,… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Mauritius: Maritime Security - Seychelles and Mauritius Agree to Jointly Monitor Mascarene Plateau
Seychelles and Mauritius have signed an agreement to efficiently use the Seychelles Coastguard and its Mauritian counterpart to monitor the Joint Management Area (JMA) of the… Read more »