AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoMarine Protection Reality Check: A new Science Advances study warns that drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) can slip into marine protected areas, interacting with 53% of the global MPA network and stranding in 174 protected sites, turning reserves into cleanup hotspots. Invasive Species Mapping: Ranger-led drone surveys on Aldabra mapped invasive plants on Assomption Island, capturing 39,000+ aerial images across 1,792 hectares to target sisal spread. Microplastics Monitoring Push: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise coastal microplastics protocols using nuclear and isotopic techniques, aiming for comparable data and stronger marine pollution policies—Seychelles included. Cruise Season Boost: Seychelles celebrated a successful 2025–26 cruise season with 40+ calls, including eight maiden visits, and highlighted a shift toward smaller, premium, expedition vessels aligned with its sustainable tourism vision. World Rum Day, Seychelles Style: Takamaka Rum at La Plaine St. André spotlighted sustainability in practice—reusable hotel containers, glass recycling, and bottle reuse—tying island heritage to waste reduction.
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