September 20, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Sea Cucumber Numbers Fall By 30% #AfricaClimateCrisis
The stock of sea cucumbers in Seychelles is depleting by 30 percent due to various factors, including climate change, according to the results of a recently conducted survey. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Africa: Blueinvest Africa Forum in Seychelles Gives African Start-Ups Chance to Pitch Blue Economy Ideas
A total of 22 African start-up companies have been provided with the platform to present their innovation and revolutionising ideas, contributing to finding solutions within the… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Seychelles: First Shipment of Fishing Nets Sent From Seychelles to Europe for Recycling #AfricaClimateHope
A newly established circular business in Seychelles, Brikole, on Wednesday sent out its first shipment of exhausted fishing nets to Europe for recycling, removing 50 tonnes of… Read more »
August 18, 2022
Southern Africa: SADC Summit - Maritime Security Continues to Be a Threat, Says Seychelles' President
Maritime security continues to be a threat to the safety of Seychelles and is becoming one of the most significant issues for the whole African continent, President Wavel… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Seychelles: COP27 Agenda - Seychelles' President Meets With Comorian Special Envoy #AfricaClimateCrisis
The need for small island states to join together to defend their interests at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt was a message sent by Comoran… Read more »
August 07, 2022
Seychelles: Best Boutique Hotel - L'escale Marina and Spa in Seychelles Clinches Ita Award
The L'Escale Marina and Spa in Seychelles has clinched the award for Best Boutique Hotel in the International Travel Awards for 2022. Read more »
July 26, 2022
Seychelles: "Seychelles Is a Model in Debt-for-Environment Swaps," Says Maldives' Parliament Speaker
Seychelles is seen as a model for other Indian Ocean Island states in the field of debt-for-environment swaps, the Speaker of the Parliament of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, said… Read more »
July 24, 2022
Seychelles: Time Capsule - Seychelles' President Pledges Sustainable Use of Ocean Resources
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan pledged to use ocean resources sustainably in order to ensure the livelihoods of future generations, inaugurating a time capsule on Moyenne… Read more »
July 23, 2022
Seychelles: Predators and Climate Change Threaten Seychelles' White-Tailed Tropicbird #AfricaClimateCrisis
The white-tailed tropicbird, one of the most emblematic birds of Seychelles, found on the coat of arms of the island nation, is showing signs of potential population decline.… Read more »
July 07, 2022
Seychelles: Roadmap Ready for Protecting Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Seychelles, Says James Michel Foundation #AfricaClimateCrisis
A roadmap to blue carbon opportunities in Seychelles undertaken by the James Michel Foundation - created by the former president of the country - in collaboration with Australia's… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Seychelles: Investigation Into Ammonia Leak On Spanish Tuna Vessel Begins in Seychelles
Seychelles' Maritime Accident Investigation Board (MAIB)and its Spanish counterpart will carry out an investigation into an ammonia leak on a Spanish-flagged tuna fishing vessel. Read more »
June 24, 2022
Seychelles: World's Biggest Nut - New Coco De Mer Products Expected On Market in Seychelles
New businesses are expected to enter the coco de mer value-added production sector while existing ones may get their permit renewed when a selection committee announces who has… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Seychelles: Oil Exploration - Environment and Ocean Protection Come First, Says Seychelles' President #AfricaClimateCrisis
During a presidential press conference on Monday, Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan responded to a question from SNA asking for information concerning last month's… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Seychelles: Visitors to Seychelles Donate $775,000 to Environmental Fund Via Online Travel Authorisation Platform
Seychelles' Environment Trust Fund has received more than $775,000 (SCR10 million) as voluntary contributions made by travellers to the island nation through the Seychelles Travel… Read more »
June 10, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Sports Fishing - Sailfish Tournament Kicks Off On June 11
The fifth tournament of the Seychelles Sports Fishing Club season, the Southeast Monsoon Sailfish Tournament, will take place on Saturday, June 11. Read more »
June 09, 2022
Seychelles: World Oceans Day - 5 Ways Seychelles Is Working to Protect Its Underwater Life
As Seychelles joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8, SNA looks at five ways that Seychelles and local conservation organisations are protecting the… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Seychelles: Climate - Seychelles Met Office Expects Below Normal Rainfall During Next 3 Months
Seychelles is expected to experience below normal rainfall in the coming three months, a forecasting officer of the Meteorological Authority said on Tuesday. Read more »
June 05, 2022
Seychelles: Deep-Sea Research - Seychellois Marine Biologist Wins National Geographic Society Grant
Sheena Talma has become the first Seychellois scientist to win a National Geographic Society grant to conduct research in the waters of Seychelles. Read more »
June 01, 2022
Seychelles: Japan to Donate Vessels and Building to Seychelles' Marine Police, New Ambassador Says
Japan is expected to provide vessels to the Seychelles marine police as part of bilateral cooperation agreement between the two countries, the newly accredited Japanese ambassador… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Seychelles: Increase in Illegal Fishing in Seychelles' Waters, 6 Foreign Vessels Caught in 2022
Six foreign vessels have been caught on suspicion of illegal fishing in Seychelles' waters since the beginning of the year and bilateral discussions are ongoing to discourage this… Read more »
May 30, 2022
Seychelles: European Fishing Groups Agree to Recycle Fishing Nets, Gear With Seychelles Company #AfricaClimateCrisis
Three organisations in Seychelles have signed an agreement to recycle and reuse fishing nets and gears discarded and abandoned by the tuna fishing industry. Read more »
May 24, 2022
Seychelles: IOTC Removes Penalty On Seychelles' Yellowfin Tuna Catch Quota and Adopts Harvest Strategy for Bigeye Species
Seychelles' yellowfin tuna quota rises to 37,000 tonnes for 2022 as all members of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) have approved the island nation's interpretation of a… Read more »
May 18, 2022
Seychelles: Seychelles' Parks Authority Renews Agreement for International Research On Bats and Giant Tortoises
Seychelles will get more international assistance in its research into bats and giant tortoises under a renewed agreement with the Green Teen Team Foundation (GTTF) and the Parco… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Seychelles: UNDP Ecofish - Seychelles to Study Its Octopuses for Future Regulation of Species
Work is underway to study octopuses in the Seychelles' waters to identify how many species there are, the total number and their sizes and the information will be used to regulate… Read more »
April 26, 2022
Seychelles: New Slovak Ambassador to Seychelles Discusses Health, Education and Climate Crisis With President
Slovakia and Seychelles will work to boost bilateral cooperation in the areas of health, education and climate crisis, said the newly accredited Slovak ambassador. Read more »