AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMicroplastics Monitoring in Seychelles Region: Scientists from 21 African countries, including Seychelles, met in Accra to harmonise coastal microplastics monitoring protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques—aiming for comparable data to guide marine pollution policy. Reef Restoration Soundscapes: A Seychelles study from Cousin Island Special Reserve (PLOS ONE) used underwater sound monitoring to track how active reef restoration changes the “sound” of coral ecosystems, adding a new way to assess reef health beyond visuals. Child Health Funding (Seychelles-linked): Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service received nearly $2m to expand child development services and paediatric care—an example of how targeted funding can reduce access gaps for families needing specialist support. Cat Diet and Public Health Angle: A Conversation piece reviews research on free-ranging cats and how much they eat insects, alongside birds and rodents—useful for understanding local wildlife impacts and potential links to disease ecology. World Rum Day (Wellness-adjacent): Seychelles Distillery Takamaka shared how it turns waste into opportunity, with sustainability practices highlighted for World Rum Day.
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