AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeychelles–India 50th anniversary diplomacy: Seychelles marked its 50 years of independence with a major reception in New Delhi, highlighting decades of India–Seychelles ties and people-to-people links, with officials stressing shared goals on sustainable development and ocean governance. Ocean health and reefs: A coral reef restoration push across Mauritius, Seychelles and Rodrigues is rebuilding damaged reef ecosystems with coastal communities at the center, aiming to strengthen shore protection and fisheries as bleaching and storms continue to hit the region. Underwater noise threat: New reporting warns that rising ship and industrial noise in the Western Indian Ocean is disrupting marine life that relies on sound for survival, navigation and feeding—an issue for Seychelles’ ocean-dependent communities. Chikungunya travel alert: International health advisories flag chikungunya risk in parts of the world and note that symptoms can include severe joint pain lasting months, urging mosquito protection and early awareness for travellers. Seychelles fisheries deal: The EU and Seychelles renewed a sustainable tuna fishing protocol, allowing licensed EU vessels access for four years while linking the agreement to long-term ocean health.
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