Investigating the marine predator community around Aldabra to assess connectivity between shallow and deep-sea ecosystems and the effectiveness of the Aldabra marine zonation strategy

Lead: Jennifer Appoo Former Science and Project Coordinator at Seychelles Island Foundation Project Description Aldabra has the highest diversity and abundance of top marine predators in the southern Seychelles due to decades of strict protection. Top predators such...

Roadmap to Blue Carbon opportunities in the Seychelles

BGF#3 Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: 1 Lead Project Partner: James Michel Foundation Partners: Deakin University, Australia Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment Summary: To advance Seychelles’ Blue Economy, it is imperative to explore Blue...

Mapping coral population connectivity and ocean currents to inform management & policy of the coral reef system in Seychelles.

BGF#3 Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: Support new and existing marine and coastal protected areas and sustainable use zones Lead Project Partner: Seychelles Islands Foundation Partners: Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change and University of...

Citizens’ Guide to Climate Change

BGF#3 Type: Small SeyCCAT strategic objective: Develop and implement risk reduction and social resilience plans to adapt to the effects of climate change. Lead Project Partner: Sustainability for Seychelles (S4S) Partners: GCCA+ and EBA project. Summary: Seychelles is...

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,...

Marine Biodiversity baseline assessment around Fregate Island, the eastern most Seychelles ‘Inner’ granitic island

        BGF#2 Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: Support new and existing marine and coastal protected areas and sustainable use zones. Lead Project Partner: Green Islands Foundation Partners: Fregate Island Private, University of Seychelles/...