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Much of the fisheries potential value in Seychelles is transferred abroad, particularly the tuna fisheries.
This phenomenon is attributable to the poor value chains development. other gaps in the sector
include climate change which has long-term in also all the sectors in the economy, particularly
vulnerable sectors such as fisheries. However, the rigorous campaign waged in Seychelles regarding
climate change has seen great improvement in the sector. It has also contributed towards the fight
against climate change, marking an improvement in the resilience of the fisheries sector to climate Country Profile
change effect (Seychelles, Vision 2033). The Republic of Seychelles

The constraints
Population growth

Along the along the coastal plateau there is
much pressure from the growing population for
natural resources for settlements and livelihood.
Economic development is also adding more
pressure on land use along the coastal zones.

Land reclamation

Land suitable for development is a scarce
resource and thus is in high demand. Large areas
of land have been reclaimed along the east coast
of Mahé since the 1980s for industrial and urban Target 14.5: Conserve coastal and
development. The international airport was also marine areas
built on reclaimed land. The reclaimed land
is protected by revetments with a height of 2–4
metres above mean sea level. UN definition: By 2020, conserve at least
10 per cent of coastal and marine areas,
Illegal and unregulated f?shing consistent with national and international law
and based on the best available scientific
IUU is an emerging global concern that beckons information.
the attention of not only Seychelles but the world
at large. IUU threatens the sustainability of fish Status: The average proportion of marine key
stocks and their value addition such as income biodiversity areas covered by protected areas
generation and employment creation. was 22.9% in 2018.
Source: (UN Stats 2019)
Seychelles IUU score is estimated at 2.13 against
the world’s overall score of 2.29. At such a score, Seychelles ranks 107 and 35 in the world and
Africa respectively. Seychelles acknowledges that unstainable fishing activities poses a great threat to
its economy, which is dependent on fishing. As a result, the country is supporting the blue economy
strategy through the Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth
Project. Other challenges include:
• Maritime ecosystem degradation
• Fragmented management
• Public participation
• Climate change

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