Author: NatureSeyBE
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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…
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Seychelles artisanal fishers benefit from new pension scheme
Artisanal fishers in Seychelles will as from April 1 be able to contribute towards a new pension scheme with the Seychelles Pension Fund (SPF), on a voluntary basis. The scheme, which was initially announced by Minister for Finance, National Planning and Trade, Naadir Hassan, during the 2025 budget presentation, has been made possible through the…
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Dr. Nirmal Shah Named Among 50 Influential Figures in the African Blue Economy
Dr. Nirmal Shah, CEO of Nature Seychelles, has been named one of the 50 individuals shaping the African Blue Economy between 2023 and 2024 by MARITIMAFRICA. “I am humbled to be recognised as one of the 50 individuals who influenced the African Blue Economy between 2023 and 2024,” Dr Shah said. The recognition comes from…
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Climate Change Impact on Blue Economy Infrastructure
It is vital to look at the impact of climate change on national infrastructure especially those that are gateways for the Blue Economy such as seaports,” says Dr. Nirmal Shah, Nature Seychelles’ Chief Executive. “Why is this important? Without a functional seaport, Seychelles becomes impoverished. The nation imports nearly 80% of its necessities, primarily through…
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Five sites designated as seasonal protected areas
The Seychelles Cabinet of Ministers has approved the designation of five sites in the south of Mahe as seasonal protected areas under the Nature Reserves and Conservancy Act (2022). These five sites include Anse Intendance, Anse Cachee, Anse Corail, Anse Bazarca, Anse Petite Police and Anse Grand Police. According to the government, this decision aims…