AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSustainable Fishing: The EU and Seychelles have renewed their sustainable tuna fisheries partnership, signing a new four-year protocol that lets EU vessels catch up to 55,000 tonnes of tuna and other migratory species each year, with licences for up to 30 purse seiners and 8 longliners. Reef Recovery: A Coral Restoration Project backed by the Adaptation Fund and UNDP is rebuilding damaged reefs in Mauritius and Seychelles, aiming to protect coastlines, support fish stocks, and help communities recover after repeated bleaching events. Marine & Port Green Moves: The Port of Propriano in Corsica joined the SEA Index® network, and the SEA Index® expanded CO₂ certification to more recreational boats—an approach that could influence how leisure yachting measures emissions. Connectivity for Islands: Seychelles has opened its telecom market to Starlink, bringing satellite broadband competition to households and businesses as part of the country’s digital transformation push. Biodiversity Spotlight: New research explains how the world’s largest crocodiles “surf” ocean currents between islands, using tide timing and energy-saving movement strategies.
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