The inaugural Seychelles Marine Science Symposium (or SMSS) will run from 22nd – 24th May 2024 on Mahe, Seychelles at Eden Bleu. The symposium seeks to foster collaboration among the different actors researching aspects of Seychelles’ vast marine zone. The event will consist of in-person and online oral presentations, a poster presentation session, keynote talks,…
Second Round Regional WorkshopsRegional Workshop on ocean governance and the science-policy interface (Component I) and in support of the development of the third World Ocean Assessment (Component II) for the Indian Ocean (including the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal), the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and the ROPME/RECOFI regions The Division for…
A Q&A with Dr. Jude Bijoux- Marine Conservation, Fisheries and Climate Change Adaptation Consultant The fisheries sector in the Seychelles archipelago is well developed with artisanal fisheries, semi-industrial fisheries and industrial fisheries providing food security and employment opportunities for the community. According to the World Bank, the sector is the second largest in the country…