Seychelles Tourism Board Reinstated: The Government of Seychelles has officially brought back the Seychelles Tourism Board and appointed Vesna Rakić as CEO (effective 15 May 2026), with a renewed legal mandate to market Seychelles as a leading sustainable tourism destination. Marine Governance in the Indian Ocean: Monaco’s Explorations de Monaco presented a final report from its 2022 Indian Ocean mission, delivering 25 recommendations focused on protecting marine ecosystems, sustainable fisheries, cutting human pressures, and strengthening regional cooperation. Biodiversity & Conservation at Home: Eden Project relaunched its partnership with the Seychelles Environment Ministry, with Impatiens ‘Ray of Hope’ plants available from 8 June and profits supporting conservation projects for endangered endemic plants. Local Food Security: A Seychelles agriculture feature highlights the growing pressure of food and nutrition security as climate change and import costs strain small island resilience. Blue Finance Watch: India’s Sagarmala Finance Corporation plans to issue the country’s first “blue bond” to fund ocean and coastal infrastructure, echoing how island states like Seychelles have used similar debt tools. Wildlife Science: A study on Seychelles warblers links cooperative nesting to increased sharing of anaerobic gut bacteria among interacting birds. Tourism & Nature Experiences: A guide rounds up top scuba diving spots in Seychelles, spotlighting Aldabra, Sainte Anne Marine National Park, and Curieuse Island.