On-going SeyCCAT partnerships and projects
Little explorers promoting climate action through a transformative learning programme on marine life and fisheries
Supporting the sensitization of the Little Explorers and other youths on the values of coastal and marine ecosystems, fisheries and the impact of climate change.
read moreFeasibility study to determine the economic viability to operate a rock-oyster farm for commercial purposes in Seychelles
Jacques Belle, together with his team, explores the feasibility of rock oyster farming in Seychelles.
read moreThe last dugongs of Seychelles
Aerial study of the dugong population in the Aldabra Atoll
read moreRapid Biodiversity Assessment in shallow waters of the Alphonse Group
Another investment for Alphonse – a biodiversity assessments around the Alphonse Atoll
read moreAssessing the impact of COVID 19 on the management of protected areas and exploring financing mechanisms to strengthen sustainable financing as a key component to resilience building against exogenous shocks.
Kalsey Belle and partners explore the impacts of COVID-19 on marine protected areas.
read moreExploration of the contribution of fishing to the socio cultural wellbeing of Seychellois artisanal fishermen.
A project engaging fishermen in thinking and sharing about their own socio-cultural well-being and how it links to their work going beyond only economics.
read moreResearch and Development of Hatchery Culture of the Tropical Echinoderm HOLOTHURIA SCABRA and HOLOTHURIA sp. “PENTARD” in the Republic of Seychelles for the consequent application in Sustainable Commercial Production
Chris Lespoir of Harmony Investments helps kick off aquaculture in Seychelles with some research and development on sea cucumbers.
read moreHigh-resolution 2D / 3D coastal mapping on the island of Mahé
With Jonathan’s expertise and the latest technology, this project will contribute to baseline studies and monitoring tools for management, developing knowledge to understand coastal processes to improve decision-making.
read moreFeasibility study for commercial rock oyster farming in Seychelles
Jacques Belle, together with his team, explores the feasibility of rock oyster farming in Seychelles.
read moreCommunication for Change (C4C)
SIF is now turning to innovative communication to deliver Aldabra’s messages of hope, especially focusing on marine science, to a wider audience and increase public engagement.
read moreChildren Book: Endemic Species
Young Praslinois, Laura Valentino develops 2 children books and a series of reading sessions to increase awareness about endemic species.
read moreThe Ocean Cleanup project
Marcus, Mervin and Dominique, sea cucumber divers, typically remove sea cucumbers for their livelihoods but this project gives them the opportunity to use their skills to remove marine debris from the ocean.
read moreFeasibility study on the potential contribution of seaweed cultivation across sectors in Seychelles for sustainable production and consumption.
Masters student, Mariette Dine, explores potential economic opportunities around seaweed cultivation.
read moreFeasibility study for SEYSSI – Seychelles Sustainable Seafood Initiative (Pronounced SEY SEA)
Sheena Talma, a marine biologist, assess whether it is feasible to introduce of a ‘traffic light’ sustainability labelling system in Seychelles.
read moreDocumentaries and Promotional Videos
Barbara, a seasoned journalist, kickstart a video series focusing on sustainable fisheries and the blue economy.
read moreEntrepreneurship Development in the Blue Economy Sector through capacity building for MSME’s & ESA Staff.
Building the capacity of the Enterprise Seychelles Agency with key skills to thereafter, build the capacity of fishers and the wives of fishers to start more ‘blue businesses.’
read moreFishing Livelihoods and Fisheries Management in the Mahé Granitic Island, Seychelles: A Cost-Benefit-Analysis based on a Value Chain Approach
Keith Andre and partners develop a baseline survey on cost-benefit analysis along the fish value chain in addition to capacity building for sustainable fisheries management.
read moreCommunity-based ecological wetland rehabilitation, Pasquiere, Praslin
Children and youth on Praslin engage in mangroves rehabilitation at Pasquiere on Praslin.
read moreNou leker ble: Lannen 2020
Dillys kickstarts her filmmaking career with an ocean documentary – Nou Leker Ble.
read moreRoadmap to Blue Carbon opportunities in the Seychelles
James Michel Foundation builds a roadmap for pathways to explore blue carbon opportunities in Seychelles.
read morePilot and integration of tracking, logbook and market traceability tools for co-management of the small-scale fisheries sector in Seychelles.
This proposal aims to address several important needs identified by the fishers and their association in order to implement co-management using data-driven tools and Satellite and Information Communication Technologies.
read moreTGMI Blue Economy accelerator program
Addressing a gap in the blue economy entrepreneurship ecosystem, TGMI’s accelerator programme helps entrepreneurs move to the next level.
read moreMarine Scholarship Programme
A nine-month Seychelles Marine Scholarship Programme aimed at young Seychellois (18-25 years) to increase knowledge of the marine environment.
read moreRiver mapping and monitoring and mangrove habitat mapping project for the sustainable development of Praslin island.
River and mangrove mapping on Praslin helps to inform decision-making.
read moreAbundance, habitat selection and movements at sea of the Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) as informative tools for conservation within the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan
The research seeks to determine population size estimates, the geographical distribution of the Red-footed Booby (RFB) in Seychelles, and to identify the foraging areas exploited by this species and its habitat selection at sea around Farquhar.
read moreMarine Scholarship Programme
A nine-month Seychelles Marine Scholarship Programme aimed at young Seychellois (18-25 years) to increase knowledge of the marine environment.
read moreCompleted Projects
Trial and nurture business models to secure the sustainable development of Seychelles’ blue economy.
SeyCCAT is supporting the research and development of blue economy businesses.
read moreDevelop and implement risk reduction and social resilience plans to adapt to the effects of climate change
Building community resilience to the impacts of climate change is central to the mission of SeyCCAT.
read morePromote the rehabilitation of marine and coastal habitats and ecosystems that have been degraded by local and global impacts
Coastal and marine ecosystems are severely affected but we support efforts to research and rehabilitate these ecosystems.
read moreEmpower the fisheries sector with robust science and knowhow to improve governance, sustainability, value and market options
Small-scale fishers benefit from SeyCCAT grants to support novel ideas and research to empower the fisheries sector.
read moreSupport new and existing marine and coastal protected areas and sustainable use zones
Completed projects that support existing and new marine protected areas.
read moreSootina – Educational Books for Children
Following Rachel Bristol’s satellite tracking of sooty-terns, Robert Mondon publishes a children’s book about Sootina, a sooty-tern from Bird Island, based on the data they have collected.
read moreMapping coral population connectivity and ocean currents to inform management & policy of the coral reef system in Seychelles.
How connected are our corals? SIF investigates the coral connectivity between Aldabra and other nearby reefs.
read moreAbundance, habitat selection and movements at sea of the Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) as informative tools for conservation within the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan
The research seeks to determine population size estimates, the geographical distribution of the Red-footed Booby (RFB) in Seychelles, and to identify the foraging areas exploited by this species and its habitat selection at sea around Farquhar.
read moreAssessing the effectiveness of Curieuse Marine National Park in the protection of the critical early life stages of sicklefin lemon sharks (Negaprionacutidens)
Through acoustic tracking, an improved understanding of spatial movements and habitat preferences of critical life stages to enhance knowledge of lemon shark ecology.
read moreSpatial ecology and response to catch-and-release of recreationally targeted fish species on St. François and Alphonse Atolls: Implications for conservation and management.
With ICS’ cutting-edge research, whether catch-and-release is really as harmless as we think it is with the tracking and monitoring of the response of the Giant Trevally to catch-and-release.
read morePiloting voluntary fisheries zone closure on Praslin Island for the benefit of the marine environment and fisher folks
An association of small-scale fishers on Praslin pilots a voluntary trap fishery closure in the bay of Baie Ste. Anne for a period of 6 months for increased safety and revenue during the South-East monsoon.
read moreMarine Scholarship Programme
A nine-month Seychelles Marine Scholarship Programme aimed at young Seychellois (18-25 years) to increase knowledge of the marine environment.
read moreSustainable Development Goals
Database
We have collated information on past and current projects in Seychelles to aid applicants in the design of proposals. We will use these datasets to ensure we do not duplicate past or ongoing projects.
Environment and conservation Projects
Please inspect the database of past and current environmental and conservation projects in Seychelles to ensure your proposal is not duplicating past or current efforts.
Fisheries Projects
Please inspect the database of past and current fisheries projects in Seychelles (as carried out by the Seychelles Fishing Authority) to ensure your proposal is not duplicating past or current efforts.