Tag: Seychelles
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Fish Aggregating Devices – a potential threat to sustainable fisheries in the Seychelles
Fish aggregating devices are objects placed on the ocean surface to attract tuna to make it easier for fishermen to fish. The Fish Guard Initiative interviewed Keith André to find out how it’s harming the traditional Seychelles fishing industry.
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Fishermen on Seychellois island voluntarily close down fishing zones in a bid to protect stock
(Seychelles News Agency) – An area around the main harbour of Seychelles’ Praslin island, the nation’s second-most populated island, has been demarcated as a voluntary fisheries closure zone in a bid to help maintain the fish stock. The project, an initiative of the Praslin Fishing Association, aims to conserve part of the Baie St Anne…
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Today’s the big interview with Dr. Nirmal SHah
This week, Seychelles’ daily newspaper “Today in Seychelles” spoke to Dr. Nirmal Shah, Nature Seychelles’ Chief Executive for its Big Interview. Dr. Shah is a well-known Civil Society leader and change-maker who has 35 years experience working nationally and internationally in various fields including sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, coastal zone management, fisheries, ecotourism, climate change,…
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Press Release, Indian Ocean Commission: The Seychelles Regional Centre for Operational Coordination (RCOC) operating 24/7
(Indian Ocean Commission) The Seychelles Regional Centre for Operational Coordination (RCOC) is now operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 23 September.
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Indian Ocean fishermen gather in Seychelles, discuss climate change, Blue Economy
(Seychelles News Agency) – Artisanal fishers from the Indian Ocean countries have gathered in a training session in Seychelles to identify skills needed in co-management, leadership and communication to tackle common challenges. The three-day training from September 11-13 is being organised by the Federation of Artisanal Fishers of the Indian Ocean (FPAOI) and the Seychelles…
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Seychelles approves expansion of territorial waters by nearly 15,000 square kilometres
(Seychelles News Agency) – The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the incorporation of the extended continental shelf of the Northern plateau region under the Seychelles’ jurisdiction. The Seychelles’ territorial waters were extended by over 14,840 square kilometres, a territory about 92 times the size of the main of Mahe, by a UN Body in 2018. The Northern…
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Seychelles sponsors resolution to bring sea cucumber export under international scrutiny
Three species of commercially exploited sea cucumbers are being proposed to be only traded internationally under special permit. The proposal, co-sponsored by Seychelles the European Union, Kenya, Senegal, and the U.S., will be considered at the 18th Conference of Parties (CoP18) of CITES in Geneva from Aug. 17 to 28. It intends to add Holothuria fuscogilva,…
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(Seychelles News Agency) As coral becomes increasingly threatened, Seychelles helps six countries practice coral restoration
(Seychelles News Agency) – Community leaders and reef practitioners from six western Indian Ocean countries affected by climate change are now better equipped to carry out coral reef restoration following an intensive training session.
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Seychelles testing drones to monitor waters for illegal fishing, potentially lowering costs
(Seychelles News Agency) – Seychelles Air Force pilots have received initial training to operate drones that will be used to monitor illegal fishing activities in the waters of the island nation.
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Seychelles’ marine projects receive funding
Seven projects in Seychelles that support marine protected areas and sustainable fisheries will get financial assistance under the second Blue Grants Fund launched in 2018. The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) said a total of $363,000 (SCR 5 million) will be disbursed for projects that are in line with the fund’s strategic objectives.