Marine Education in Action: Save Our Seas Foundation’s Lekol Zil Sesel film screening marked five years of the D’Arros Experience, using field learning and lab sessions to deepen students’ connection to Seychelles’ natural environment. Biodiversity Monitoring: New WorldView-2 satellite imagery is helping researchers and partners gain fresh insights into Aldabra’s biodiversity after a Seychelles Islands Foundation and Ponant collaboration. Marine Pollution Warning: A study reports abandoned tuna fish aggregating devices (FADs) are smashing into coral reefs and harming wildlife, even inside marine protected areas—highlighting the need for better gear management. Coral Reef Hope: New research presented at Our Ocean Conference points to reefs that may be more climate-resilient, offering targets for conservation as heat stress continues. Local Clean Trails: The Seychelles Challenge and Outward Bounds Association ran a clean-up across five popular Mahé nature trails to cut down litter and protect outdoor spaces. Aldabra Under Pressure: Friends of Aldabra is urging UNESCO to act over a Qatari-funded ultra-luxury hotel development on nearby Assomption Island, citing environmental risk and oversight concerns. Community Food Celebrations: The Local Food Fest 2026 expands to four days (June 26–29) for Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee, spotlighting locally sourced Creole-inspired food and culture. Heat & Pets: A practical Q&A offers guidance for keeping older dogs cool during hot weather, including safer exercise timing and cooling strategies. Tourism Cooperation: Seychelles reinforced regional tourism ties at the Vanilla Islands General Assembly and ITM 2026 in Madagascar, focusing on connectivity and sustainable growth. Conservation Icon: Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise was reaffirmed as Guinness World Records Icon at 194 years old, renewing attention on long-term wildlife protection.