El Niño & Coral Reefs: A strong El Niño warning could intensify heatwaves and extreme weather later in 2026, raising fresh risks for Seychelles’ coral reefs. Mangroves & Coastal Restoration: Parliamentary Service staff joined an Ephelia Resort mangrove planting drive to restore and protect Seychelles’ coastal ecosystems. Marine Life Under Pressure: A new look at underwater ocean noise highlights how rising shipping activity can disrupt marine species across the Western Indian Ocean, including Seychelles waters. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: Seychelles-linked commentary urges a precautionary pause as the International Seabed Authority failed to adopt a Mining Code, leaving key environmental safeguards unresolved. Ocean Conservation & Tourism Culture: Rendezvous Praslinois at Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve on Praslin blended Creole culture with conservation messaging around the Coco de Mer and local biodiversity. Housing for Sustainable Development: NBCC (India) signed an Île Aurore Housing Project deal for 1,008 affordable homes, including a sewage treatment plant, supported by a $75m Indian line of credit. Seychelles–India Ties: Seychelles marked its 50th Independence anniversary with major receptions in India, spotlighting shared priorities including sustainable development and ocean governance. Biodiversity & Wildlife: A global study reports drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) are affecting more than half of the world’s protected marine areas, with calls for tighter limits and better retrieval.