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.

SeyCCAT partnerships and projects

The map and the links below profile our Blue Grants Fund partners and their projects.

On-going SeyCCAT partnerships and projects

Explore the route to market for seafood from local fishermen

BGF#3 Type: Small SeyCCAT strategic objective: Trial and nurture business models to secure the sustainable development of the Seychelles Blue Economy Lead Project Partner: Shahiid Melanie Partners: Seychelles Investment Board Summary: The SeyCCat Route to Market...

Blue Education: The key to equipping the youth of Seychelles with knowledge, skills and understanding to become engaged, productive and successful in investing in Seychelles Blue Future

BGF#3 Type: Small SeyCCAT strategic objective: Empower the fisheries sector with robust science and knowhow to improve governance, sustainability, value and market place options. Lead Project Partner: Nathalie Duval Partners: Ministry of Education and Human Resources...

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/...

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...

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

BGF#2 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...

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

BGF#2 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...

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

BGF#2 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...

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

BGF#2 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...

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

BGF#1 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;...

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

BGF#1 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...

Development and Operationalisation of National Fish Identification Website and Database

BGF#1 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,...

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

BGF#1 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...

Improving the socio-economic knowledge of the Seychelles Artisanal Fishery

BGF#1 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...

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

7 SEYCHELLOIS RESEARCHERS FUNDED TO PARTICIPATE IN NEKTON MISSION. SeyCCAT and Nekton co-financed five research projects led by different individuals in the Seychelles. Read more about the research projects undertaken on the Nekton Mission in Seychelles, here. All...

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

BGF# 1 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...