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May 10, 2024, 3:24 pm
Work Expected to Begin On Natural Disaster Mitigation Plans for Seychelles
- [Seychelles News Agency] Work is expected to begin this week on the natural disaster mitigation plans for Seychelles around the main island of Mahe following recommendations from experts from Switzerland on how to prevent rockslides, landslides and other such disasters.
First-Ever Seychelles Coral Festival Draws Attention to Importance of Protection
- [Seychelles News Agency] The first-ever Seychelles Coral Festival was held recently by the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) to share information about corals and the different projects undertaken to protect them.
Greenpeace Teams Up With University of Seychelles for Seagrass Research Onboard Rainbow Warrior
- [Seychelles News Agency] The Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, arrived in Port Victoria in Seychelles after a week-long expedition with a team of scientists and students from the University of Seychelles exploring the seagrass meadows around Owen Bank in the western rim of the Mahe Plateau.
' La Digue Island Set to Offer New Tourist Attractions, Including Horses
- [Seychelles News Agency] The L'Union Estate management is exploring the possibility of offering equestrian services at the L'Union Estate Park on La Digue, Seychelles' third most populated island, and an expression of interest has been launched to attract potential investors for the idea.
Seychellois Boxer Joshua Cousin Wins Gold At Mandela African Boxing Cup
- [Seychelles News Agency] Seychellois boxer Joshua Cousin has claimed a gold medal at the first-ever Mandela African Boxing Cup, after beating his opponent in the final on Sunday.
Rising Up for Sids Digital Transformation
- [UNDP] Mauritius and Seychelles are well positioned to leverage their enviable digital assets
Blue Whales - First Discovery Near Seychelles in Decades - What Our Study Found
- [The Conversation Africa] Blue whales are fascinating animals. At 24-30 metres in length (longer than a basketball court) they are the largest creatures on Earth. They are also among the rarest. Estimates suggest that there are only around 5,000 to 15,000 blue whales left in the world.
Govt Offers Reward for Info On Suspected Gas Attacks
- [Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' authorities are offering a reward of SCR 100,000 ($7,425) to anyone having credible information on the recent suspected gas attacks and pledge to investigate the incidents.
Our Ocean Conference - Seychelles to Pilot Integration of Ocean Science in School Curriculum
- [Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles will pilot a project this year that integrates ocean science in its school curriculum, said President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at the heads of state high level segment in the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece.
Climate Change - Seychelles' IDC Trying Mitigate Erosion On Outer Islands
- [Seychelles News Agency] Climate mitigation will play a big role in the strategic plan of the Islands Development Company (IDC) and it is crucial to put adequate measures in place sooner rather than later if Seychelles wants to preserve its islands, said a top official in a press conference.
GAEA Seychelles Assesses Healthiness of 15 Rivers On Three Seychelles' Islands
- [Seychelles News Agency] Developing a freshwater biodiversity information system for long-term conservation and management in Seychelles is a first-of-its-kind project currently being implemented by a not-for-profit organisation Gaea Seychelles on the islands of Mahe, Praslin and Silhouette.
Seychelles' Aldabra Atoll Officially Designated As Important Shark and Ray Area
- [Seychelles News Agency] Aldabra Atoll has officially been designated as an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission shark specialist group.
