AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeychelles–India Fisheries Push: Seychelles is looking to fast-track a fisheries and aquaculture MoU with India after a high-level New Delhi meeting, with talks covering tuna fisheries, hatcheries, stock assessment, post-harvest tech, marine conservation, and a structured work plan plus training and joint research. Digital for the Blue Economy: Both sides also discussed digital transformation in fisheries, including AI for harvest management, fisheries data systems, and monitoring and surveillance infrastructure. Ocean Warning for the Region: A new report flags marine heatwave conditions across the Indian Ocean, with El Niño expected to intensify and the Indian Ocean Dipole likely to develop—raising risks for reefs, fish and coastal communities. Herbaria Go Digital: African herbaria are urged to digitise pressed plant collections across the western Indian Ocean islands (including Seychelles) so biodiversity data can be searched online and used for conservation decisions. Wildlife Photography Spotlight: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year (62nd edition) released a preview of 16 shortlisted images ahead of the full winners in October, highlighting nature stories from across the world. Tech & Society: An opinion piece argues Africa’s next education push should include social and emotional learning, not just literacy and numeracy.
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