AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife Crime: Singapore authorities are facing a new online trafficking trail after TikTok and Telegram accounts marketed illegal tortoises, including Seychelles-native Aldabra giant tortoises, with buyers directed to pay and arrange delivery via Malaysia. Ocean Heat Warning: Scientists warn the Indian Ocean is warming faster than other basins, with marine heat waves already shifting where fish are found—raising alarms for fisheries and coastal livelihoods. Marine Protection Gap: A new study finds drifting fish aggregating devices can interact with over half of the global marine protected area network and strand in hundreds of protected sites, showing MPAs struggle with mobile gear. Seychelles Tourism & Environment: Seychelles’ cruise season reportedly surged to 40+ ship calls, with officials pushing smaller, premium and expedition vessels as part of a more sustainable cruise vision. Biodiversity Work on Aldabra: Ranger-led drone surveys mapped invasive plants on Assomption Island, targeting sisal across 21 zones with tens of thousands of aerial images. Local Governance & Climate Finance: Seychelles’ CEFT committee discussed its climate finance steering role, mapping priorities for the rest of 2026. Eco-Luxury Circular Economy: Fregate Island’s reopening will add an on-site distillery using surplus island produce, feeding compost back into the ground.
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