AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildlife & Conservation: Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise (believed born c. 1832) has been named a Guinness World Records ICON and reaffirmed as the world’s oldest living land animal at 194 years, a powerful reminder of what long-term protection can do. Marine Protection: A new study warns that abandoned tuna fishing gear—especially drifting fish aggregating devices—can smash into coral reefs and harm wildlife even inside marine protected areas, raising fresh calls for better gear management. Seychelles Environment & Learning: The Save Our Seas Foundation’s Lekol Zil Sesel marked five years of the D’Arros Experience with a film screening, highlighting hands-on field learning aimed at building lasting commitment to protecting Seychelles’ natural environment. Biodiversity Monitoring: Satellite imagery is helping unlock new insights into Aldabra’s biodiversity through a Seychelles Islands Foundation and Ponant collaboration. Local Policy & Media Independence: International organisations have urged Seychelles to pause the SBC Bill, warning governance, appointments and funding provisions could weaken the independence of the planned public broadcaster.
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