Coral Resilience Research: New findings shared at the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa point to about 166,000 sq km of reefs that may be more climate-resilient, offering hope for targeted protection as El Niño threatens warmer seas. Local Nature Stewardship: The Seychelles Challenge and Outward Bounds Association ran a clean-up across five popular Mahé nature trails, removing waste and helping keep these routes welcoming for hikers. Heat Adaptation in the Spotlight: A viral “hut on a bike” idea shows how people are coping with intense heat, underscoring how climate stress is shaping everyday life. Ocean Funding Gap: A new push urges leaders to close the ocean conservation funding shortfall, warning that only a small share of global conservation money reaches the sea. Seychelles Chemicals Control: Seychelles strengthened its capacity to manage trade in hazardous chemicals through a two-day training workshop with UNDP support under a GEF-funded regional project. Curieuse Giant Tortoise Story: On Curieuse Island, giant tortoises are highlighted as a conservation success, with translocation helping build a safer, free-roaming population. UN Tourism Direction: Seychelles backed the UN Tourism Management Vision 2026–2029, stressing sustainability, capacity building, and resilience for island destinations. Our Ocean Conference Call: Global leaders issued a letter urging COP31 hosts to put the ocean at the heart of climate action. World Oceans Day Coral Tech: Canon South Africa spotlighted coral restoration using advanced imaging tools, partnering with regional conservation groups including Nature Seychelles. Ocean Governance for Growth: Ocean organisations in Nigeria called for more inclusive, sustainable ocean governance to protect ecosystems while supporting development.