AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoIndian Ocean Maritime Security: A new analysis warns that Chinese research vessels, underwater gliders and distant-water fishing fleets are increasingly operating in the grey zone around the Indian Ocean, sometimes turning off AIS, creating a response dilemma for littoral states. Seychelles Fisheries & Tech: Seychelles is reaching out to India to boost landed tuna revenues and strengthen post-harvest management, including using fisheries data and emerging tech like AI for monitoring, control and surveillance. Plastic Pollution Tracking: Researchers report tons of plastic and fishing gear washing onto Seychelles beaches, with modelling and observations pointing to vessels in or near Seychelles waters as a major source. Tourism Connectivity: At ATM 2026, Seychelles’ tourism leadership joined regional experts calling for stronger aviation infrastructure, better data sharing and contingency planning to protect travel flows during disruptions. Middle East Tourism Push: Seychelles is also showcasing its offer at IFTM Top Resa in Paris to deepen European trade relationships. Crypto & Fintech: Zoomex is promoting ETF-linked stock perpetuals ahead of the US Federal Reserve decision, while Celsius’ bankruptcy estate has sued BitMEX over alleged forced liquidations tied to the 2020 crash. Health Research: WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine, with Seychelles among countries setting up national research centres.
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