Blue Economy

Discover the unique #wildlife of the #OuterIslands of #Seychelles! From the vibrant #Aldabra tortoises to the stunning bird species that call these islands home, nature’s treasures await ✨ 📸 by Vanessa Lucas #seychellesislands #experienceseychelles #visitseychelles #nature

Today, we’re digging into one of the most vibrant habitats on our planet: #wetland mud, which often comes with a ‘rotten egg’ odour. But have you ever wondered why some wetlands have this smell? 🤔 Swipe to learn more 👇

The mega coral - which is a collection of many connected, tiny creatures that together form one organism rather than a reef - could be more than 300 years old. bbc.com/news/articles/…

From sea turtles to marine iguanas, a surprising variety of reptiles can be found in our oceans! 🐍🐢🦎 This #NationalReptileAwarenessDay, discover more about this array of animals under the waves with our Marine Life Encyclopedia: oceana.ly/3UYnOps

EU confirms additional grant of €77 million for Seychelles' Port Victoria extension shar.es/aghodp

Coastal blue carbon ecosystems are critical for biodiversity, food security, livelihoods and human wellbeing.🌊 Our International Policy Framework for Blue Carbon Ecosystems highlights opportunities for #BlueCarbon action in international policy. ➡️ bit.ly/3Lf69G9

If #coralreefs disappear, ecosystem services will be lost🪸 They support 25% of #ocean life🪸They protect coastlines from erosion & storms 🪸Fisheries and #tourism depend on them. 🪸They help in #climate resilience, & adaptation. Life is better in colour tinyurl.com/yc823baa

Up for a challenge? Dive into #coralreef #restoration with our Reef Rescuers team. We have an opportunity for 2 #volunteer Scientific Divers based on Praslin, #Seychelles Please share! natureseychelles.org/get-involved/j… #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction #ocean

It’s no secret: plastics are bad for our environment, our oceans, and marine life. This #PlasticFreeJuly, join @Oceana to protect our oceans & turn the tide against plastic pollution. Visit: bit.ly/3AbjTgn act.oceana.org/page/108785/ac…

Here's a neat infographic about the things you can do to help #CoralReefs from at @NOAA

#WorldOceansDay | #CMACGM is opening 5 new coral nurseries as part of our Reef Recovery program in Australia, the USA, the Philippines and the Seychelles. This announcement follows our first initiative with the @RRF_GBR, off the Great Barrier Reef! 📲 cmacgm-group.com/en/news-media/…

Happy #worldoceansday This is how we are working together to protect and revitalise the #ocean and everything it sustains. #RevitalizeTheOcean #oceansday #climatechange #ClimateCrisis #ClimateActionNow

How is #climatechange affecting #Seychelles what are the key vulnerabilities and adaptation measures being taken and what effort is the island nation making to defend its greatest resource – the ocean? All these questions and more answered on #TalkAfrica bit.ly/3MrL0Gl

Welcome to #OceanMonth! About 97% of the earth's water is in the ocean, with the ocean covering more than 70% of the surface of our planet. We spend this month celebrating the ocean, and the majestic creatures of our oceans. go.usa.gov/xu7GR

Our science officer found an albino Hawksbill #turtle hatchling during a nest excavation on Cousin Island #Seychelles The hatchling did not survive. A melanin deficiency causes a lack of colour. 1/2 #nature #conservation #criticallyendangered #species #animals #wildlife

Did you know? #Seychelles 🇸🇨 published its 2nd #FiTI_Report? Follow our 'Did you know' series for #fisheries highlights from the 2020 FiTI report. #AccessToInformation @BlueSeychelles Find the full report here👉bit.ly/3m6vLs0

#Coastalcities are gateways of trade, transport & labor for countries in the Western Indian Ocean region & sites of key #blueeconomy activity & infrastructure. Read our 6 new publications on cities & blue economy we launched yesterday with @WIOMSA here 👉🏽 unhabitat.org/coastal-cities…

📢BREAKING NEWS Seychelles publishes its 2nd FiTI Report today! 8 months after releasing the world’s 1st ever FiTI Report, 2020’s report brings to the forefront important data on fish stocks, access agreements & govt subsidies Read it now:bit.ly/3m6vLs0 @BlueSeychelles

2021 is soon coming to an end and before we start to look forward into 2022 we will take a look back at WIOMSAs 2020 through our recently published annual report! Stay tuned for posts featuring our activities and achievements during 2020.

Issue 13 of the WIOMSA Magazine is out now! It’s focusing on “WIO Marine Conservation: people, progress, prospects”, and has been inspired by @wiompan . We are delighted that the renowned @SylviaEarle has written the foreword to Issue 13!