Projects

SeyCCAT supported projects are expected to align with the Sustainabe Develeopment Goals (SDGs).

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:

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.

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.

On-going SeyCCAT partnerships and projects

The map and the links below profile our BGF#1 partners and their projects.

Spatial ecology and response to catch-and-release of recreationally targeted fish species on St. François and Alphonse Atolls: Implications for conservation and management.

Type: Large SeyCCAT Strategic Objective: Empower the fisheries sector with robust science and knowhow to improve governance, sustainability, value and market options Lead Project Partner: Alphonse Foundation Partners: University of Massachusetts Amherst; Carleton...

Assessment and Mitigation of Impact of the Artisanal Fishery on Species of Local Concern

Type: Large SeyCCAT Strategic Objective: Empower the fisheries sector with robust science and knowhow to improve governance, sustainability, value and market options Lead Project Partner: Green Islands Foundation Partners: Bel Ombre Fishers Association, Fishing Boat...

Development and Operationalisation of National Fish Identification Website and Database

Type: Large SeyCCAT Strategic Objective: Empower the fisheries sector with robust science and knowhow to improve governance, sustainability, value and market options Lead Project Partner: John Nevill Partners: Victoria Computer Services (Pty) Limited, Seychelles...

Science based restoration of commercially important spiny lobster habitats to help develop a sustainable fishery

Type: Large SeyCCAT Strategic Objective: Empower the fisheries sector with robust science and knowhow to improve governance, sustainability, value and market options Lead Project Partner: Marine Conservation Society Seychelles Partners: University of Seychelles, Blue...

Piloting voluntary fisheries zone closure on Praslin Island for the benefit of the marine environment and fisher folks

Type: Large SeyCCAT Strategic Objective: Empower the fisheries sector with robust science and knowhow to improve governance, sustainability, value and market options Lead Project Partner: Lasosiasyon Peser Pralen (Praslin Fishers Association) – pending final approvals...

Improving the socio-economic knowledge of the Seychelles Artisanal Fishery

Type: Small SeyCCAT Strategic Objective: Empower the fisheries sector with robust science and knowhow to improve governance, sustainability, value and market options Lead Project Partner: Karine Rassool Partners: University of York, Seychelles Fishing Authority...

DEEP BLUE GRANTS FUND

SeyCCAT-Nekton funded Seychellois Researchers on deep-water (up to 500m) expedition.

7 SEYCHELLOIS RESEARCHERS FUNDED TO PARTICIPATE IN NEKTON MISSION. Research Topic: Variability in trophic signatures of zooplankton and food web dynamics within Seychelles waters Seychelles depends highly on fish, as their main source of protein, and planktons (small...

BLUE GRANTS FUND #2

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

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, Seychelles Prof...

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

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/ Blue...

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

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 -...

Assessment and Valuation of the Parrotfish Fishery to Support an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries

Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: Empower the fisheries sector with robust science and knowhow to improve governance, sustainability, value and market options. Lead Project Partner: John Nevill Partners: Seychelles Fishing...

Blue Economy Entrepreneurs -Creating smart, sustainable and shared prosperity through entrepreneurship ecosystem assessment and training

Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: Trial and nurture business models to secure the sustainable development of the Seychelles Blue Economy Lead Project Partner: Eco-Sol Consulting Pty Ltd (Seychelles) Partners: Andrew Zimbroff (Assistant Professor) from The...

Assessing the effectiveness of Curieuse Marine National Park in the protection of the critical early life stages of sicklefin lemon sharks (Negaprionacutidens)

Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: Support new and existing marine and coastal protected areas and sustainable use zones. Lead Project Partner: Global Vision International – Seychelles. Partners: Seychelles National Parks...

Currents of Change: Empowering and educating in the Seychelles by investigating marine plastic pathways, composition, and recyclability alongside the removal of marine plastic pollution from the iconic world heritage site Aldabra Atoll

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: Queen’s College, University of Oxford. Summary: Inappropriately...

Completed SeyCCAT projects

This section will contain details of all projects that SeyCCAT has supported and that have now completed.