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...
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...
The sicklefin lemon shark is one of the shark species that lives in the Seychelles waters. It is categorised by the IUCN as vulnerable because of human activity and there is limited knowledge on its life history, which is essential to be able to conserve and manage...
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...
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...
