Tag: Fisheries
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The Ocean’s Unsung Engineers: Why Sea Cucumbers are in Deep Trouble
By Dr Nirmal Shah They may be the “ugly ducklings” of the sea, but sea cucumbers are the unsung heroes of our marine world. Far from being mere lumps on the ocean floor, these fascinating creatures are essential ecosystem engineers. Much like earthworms on land, they tirelessly recycle nutrients, clean sediments, and process organic matter.…
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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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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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Seychelles extends moratorium on import and charters of longline fishing vessels
(Seychelles News Agency) – 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 mid-2026. The announcement was made by Vice President Ahmed Afif in a cabinet decision press briefing on Thursday. The Cabinet of Ministers…
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Fisheries Transparency Initiative 2022 Report for Seychelles shows improved results
(Seychelles News Agency) – The latest report of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) for 2022 for Seychelles shows there is a willingness for transparency in the sector, said a top official. Philippe Michaud, Seychelles national’ FiTI lead, made the statement in a press conference on Wednesday. “When a government has transparency and participation, it brings interest to…
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Full enforcement of fishery management plan kicks in on October 1
(Seychelles Nation 23.9.2022) Effective October 1, 2022 any person who contravenes the Fisheries (Mahé Plateau Trap and Line Fishery) Regulations, 2021, under the Fisheries ACT (Act 20 of 2014) will be committing an offence and if found guilty, will be fined up to R20,000.
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Fishermen at odds wit Luxury development
(Seychelles Nation) The Roche Caiman Fishermen Association has said it opts to remain in its current location at the entrance of Eden Island for now, and wants to co-exist with the luxurious residential marina, built on reclaimed land.
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Praslin fishers see benefit of managing fish stock
(Seychelles Nation 30.3.22) : A voluntary project by the fishing community on Praslin aimed at protecting fish stocks has produced positive results, to the satisfaction of all involved. The Praslin Fishers Association in collaboration with the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), environmental NGO ‘ANBA LAO’ yesterday presented their findings on the voluntary fisheries zone closure on Praslin.
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Seychelles-flagged purse seiner vessels to operate under new legal framework
(Seychelles Nation 10.12.21) The operations of Seychelles-flagged purse seiner vessels will as from January 1, 2022 be regulated under a new legal framework, in addition to the regulations enforced by the Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration (SMSA).
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SFA sets bar higher on semi-industrial fishing licences requirements
(Seychelles Nation 22.4.21) To better accomplish its mission which is ensure optimal use of the fisheries resources for the benefit of the Seychellois people through sustainable management, the Seychelles Fishing Authority has come up with new guidelines which will better administer the practice of semi-industrial fishing locally.