AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarine Heat & Fisheries: A new warning from scientists points to the Indian Ocean warming faster than most basins, with marine heat waves already pushing fish away from traditional fishing grounds—raising alarms for livelihoods across the region. Ocean Protection Limits: A Science Advances study says drifting fish aggregating devices can interact with more than half of the global marine protected area network by area and strand in hundreds of protected sites, showing MPAs struggle to manage mobile gear. Seychelles Biodiversity Action: Rangers led a drone survey on Assomption Island to map invasive plants, capturing tens of thousands of aerial images across thousands of hectares to target species like sisal. Climate Finance in Parliament: Seychelles’ CEFT mapped out its climate finance strategy and its role in the Parliamentarians for Climate Finance project. Cruise Season Boost: Seychelles celebrated a successful 2025–26 cruise season with over 40 ship calls, including maiden visits and a push toward smaller, more expedition-style vessels aligned with sustainability. Local Governance Watch: Reaction continues as the SBC bill becomes law, with debate focused on board appointments and public broadcaster independence.
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