Biodiversity Baselines for Assomption: The Seychelles Islands Foundation has completed independent biodiversity assessments on Assomption Island, building scientific baseline data for land and marine life to guide conservation, biosecurity planning, and long-term monitoring as hotel development continues. Ocean Education in Action: Nature Seychelles Reef Rescuers visited Vijay International School on Praslin to teach students about coral reefs, threats, and hands-on restoration using reef stars—turning young people into “ocean guardians.” Illegal Wildlife Trade Watch: A Singapore crackdown uncovered tortoises advertised on TikTok and Telegram, including Aldabra giant tortoises native to Seychelles—highlighting ongoing risks to threatened species and the need for stronger enforcement. Climate & Fisheries Warning: A new report warns the Indian Ocean is warming faster than other basins, driving marine heat waves and shifting fish locations—raising alarms for coastal livelihoods across the region. Tourism Cooperation: Seychelles’ interest in developing Indonesia’s Pemapak Hot Springs as a nature-based tourism site was discussed during a visit by the Seychelles President’s Special Envoy to ASEAN. Local Governance & Media Independence: Seychelles’ SBC bill becomes law, with debate focused on board appointments and safeguards for public broadcaster independence. Reef Restoration & Community: Students and resort visitors were shown practical ways to protect reefs and behave responsibly in marine areas, linking education to real-world conservation.