AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarine Conservation: A new global study in Science Advances says drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) affect more than half of the world’s protected marine areas, with 6,324 strandings recorded across 174 protected areas (2007–2023), and calls for tighter limits, better tracking, and stronger company responsibility for lost gear. Ocean Health: Another report warns underwater noise from rising shipping is threatening marine life across the Western Indian Ocean, including Seychelles waters, as sound pollution disrupts communication and navigation for whales, dolphins, fish and invertebrates. Local Climate Action: A coral reef restoration project across Mauritius and Seychelles is rebuilding damaged reef ecosystems with coastal communities at the center, aiming to boost resilience after repeated bleaching events. Seychelles Tech & Finance: VCG Markets says it has secured a Seychelles licence from the FSA, expanding its regulatory footprint as it pushes growth in emerging markets. Regional Preparedness: IOC-UNESCO trained facilitators from Seychelles and other Indian Ocean countries to strengthen tsunami readiness using the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Indicators. Honey Research: Seychelles agriculture welcomed an international researcher exploring a Geographical Indication (GI) for Seychelles honey. Digital Assets: Crypto exchange HTX faces EU sanctions, while Seychelles-based owner of BitMEX announced the exchange will shut down on 23 September 2026.
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