Author: NatureSeyBE
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As the World Shifts, Small Islands Build New Partnerships.
In a world marked by geopolitical tension, paucity of Western aid, climate change, and emerging centres of influence, small island states are not passive observers. They are actively forging partnerships that enhance resilience, security, and opportunity. The evolving relationship between Seychelles and larger states illustrates how strategic diplomacy can position small states effectively in a…
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From Flame to Framework: Tackling IUU Fishing in the Western Indian Ocean
On the horizon of the Seychelles Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in early 2026, the sky was blackened not by a storm, but by the thick plumes of a burning trawler. The intentional destruction of the “Eshini Duwa”—a Sri Lankan vessel intercepted by the Seychelles Coast Guard with an illegal haul of sharks—sent a visceral message…
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Smart, Resilient Investments Key to Jobs and Growth in Seychelles, New World Bank Group Report Finds
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2026— Seychelles has built one of Africa’s strongest economic success stories, and a new report outlines how decisive, resilient, and smart investments and reforms, particularly in tourism, fisheries, energy, infrastructure, and skill building can sustain these gains, unlock new growth engines, create thousands of new quality jobs, and safeguard livelihoods across the…
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Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan now available as a digital flip book
The Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan (SMSP) Atlas (SMSP Atlas – Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative) is now available online as a digital flip book. The link to the flip book can be found on the SMSP homepage: www.seymsp.com The Seychelles MSP Atlas was initiated in 2014 to support the Marine Spatial Plan process, particularly the…
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Study: Only One Percent of Important Shark and Ray Areas in the WIO Are Fully Protected From Fishing Pressure
Only about 1% of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the Western Indian Ocean are protected from fishing pressure and 98% of that is in Seychelles, says a new paper. Globally, sharks and rays are in serious trouble. About one in every three species is now at risk of extinction. That puts them among…
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Seychelles has one of the world’s highest rate of stranded dFADs
A recent global study on drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (dFADs) (The global footprint of drifting fish aggregating devices | Science Advances) has uncovered a concerning truth: Seychelles is one of the hardest-hit areas on the planet by dFADs, which have serious implications for its delicate marine ecosystems. dFADs are floating devices that industrial tuna fleets…
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Seychelles becomes sitting member of WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism Steering Committee
Seychelles officially took its seat on the steering committee of the World Trade Organisation’s Fisheries Funding Mechanism on Monday. As the first African World Trade Organisation (WTO) member to ratify the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies in March 2023, Seychelles joins the committee with a continued commitment to ensuring that the Fish Fund delivers the necessary…
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The Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Signed into Law
In 2012, at the Rio+20 Summit, the Government of Seychelles announced its ambitious goal to protect 30% of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), positioning the country as a global leader in marine conservation. To turn this vision into a reality, the Government of Seychelles entered into extensive negotiations with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), culminating in…
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Opening of Africa’s First Land-Based Coral Aquaculture Facility for Climate Adaptation
Nature Seychelles is proud to announce the opening of the Assisted Recovery of Corals (ARC) Facility, Africa’s first land-based coral aquaculture facility for climate adaptation and conservation. The facility, located adjacent to Nature Seychelles’ Centre for Ocean Restoration Awareness and Learning (CORAL) in Amitié, Praslin Island, was officially opened on 9 May 2025, by the…
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UK hands over vital hydrographic data to Seychelles
In a major step towards enhancing maritime safety and development, the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has officially handed over a significant amount of hydrographic data to the Seychelles government. The data, gathered through an extensive survey conducted last year around Mahe, Praslin, La Digue and the key routes between the islands, is part of…