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 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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
January 11
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 07
Seychelles: Former President James Michel Releases New Book as a Celebration of the Ocean
Former Seychelles' President James Michel has released a new book entitled "Revisiting the Ocean - Living The Blue Economy" as a celebration of the ocean and for those who advocate… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Fishing Authority Introduces Licence for Spanner Crab Fishery As Interest Increases
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) introduced a licence for the fishing of the spanner crab species on December 20, said a top official recently. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Seychelles: Regional Marine Protected Areas Specialists Meet in Seychelles to Upgrade Management Capacities
In an effort to provide as much capacity building for professionals who work with marine protected areas (MPAs), the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) is working with… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Seychelles: COP28 - Seychelles Shares Advice in Seagrass Protection At 'Blue Carbon Ecosystems for People, Nature and Climate' Event
Ninety-nine percent of the Seychelles' seagrass is found in protected areas and this puts the island nation five years in advance in reaching its target of 100 percent protection… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Seychelles: Biggest Animal On Earth - Blue Whales Discovered in Seychelles' Waters
The presence of blue whales in the Seychelles' waters has been discovered in dedicated scientific surveys and scientists are hopeful that further research is possible on these… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Seychelles: 4 Species of the Aldabra Atoll - a Unesco World Heritage Site in Seychelles
Aldabra Atoll is one of two sites in Seychelles designated as World Heritage sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The second is… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Fisheries Week - Fish Processing Training Starts At SMA
The start of fish processing training at the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) was announced at the official launching of the Seychelles Fisheries Week on Tuesday. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Fishing Authority Vigilant Against Illegal Fishers of Small Emperor Red Snappers
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is asking fishermen to respect the size limit that it has imposed on certain species of fish, a top official said on Monday. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Seychelles: Sustainable Ocean Economy - Seychelles Becomes Member of the Ocean Panel
Seychelles has become a member of the Ocean Panel, an initiative that allows world leaders to work towards a sustainable ocean economy among others. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Seychelles: SeyCCAT Selected As Convening Agent for Global Fund for Coral Reefs
The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) has been selected as a convening agent in the island nation for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR). Read more »
August 05, 2023
Seychelles: Volunteers Needed in Seychelles for Cousin Island Turtle Nesting Programme
Young international candidates and Seychellois youth with an interest in conservation are being asked to join Nature Seychelles' programme on Cousin Island Special Reserve for the… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Africa: UN-Doalos Meeting in Seychelles Focuses On Ocean Governance Challenges
Experts on ocean governance from the Indian Ocean and other parts of the world are meeting in Seychelles to discuss and identify solutions to overcome challenges. Read more »
Seychelles: Fishing Authority Signs Up for Project to Intercept Fish Aggregating Devices
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is to see a boost in fish aggregating devices (FADs) management capacity within local waters through the signing of an agreement with leading… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Seychelles: Western Indian Ocean Pollution Regional Exercise Gets Under Way
With the aim of further strengthening regional response to pollution incidents at sea, a three-day tabletop exercise is being organised in Seychelles for the western Indian Ocean,… Read more »
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 »