Financing options to implement 400,000km2 of new Marine Protected Areas under the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan

The Seychelles Marine Spatial Planning (SMSP) process is in full flow and preparing to complete its final milestone which will complete the 30% marine protection goal. As attention in 2020 moves from planning to implementation, SeyCCAT and SMSP have partnered with the...

Abundance, habitat selection and movements at sea of the Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) as informative tools for conservation within the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan

  BGF#2 Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: Support new and existing marine and coastal protected areas and sustainable use zones. Lead Project Partner: Island Conservation Society Partners: Farquhar Foundation, Island Biodiversity & Conservation Centre...

More funds mobilized for Seychelles’ new marine protection areas

  Victoria, September 4, 2020 – On March 26th, 2020, Seychelles declared 30% of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as marine protection areas. It includes five High Biodiversity Protection Areas totalling 203,071 km2 including the Aldabra Group National...

Press Release: Seychelles hits 30% marine protection target after pioneering debt restructuring deal

Shielding ecosystems and economy from climate change and unsustainable development Rare species and corals protected while fishing and tourism industries can thrive sustainably Proves concept of debt refinancing for marine protection, a model others are following...

First use of satellite telemetry on small pelagic and abundant seabirds (juvenile Sooty Terns) to define potential Marine Protected Areas through identification of foraging areas used during the gaining of independence from their parents

BGF#2 Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: Support new and existing marine and coastal protected areas and sustainable use zones. Lead Project Partner: Rachel Bristol Partners: Bird Island Eco-Lodge, Seychelles Christine Larose, WildWingsBird Management,...