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Marine conservation policy in Seychelles: Current constraints and prospects for improvement |
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| Authors: | Julian Clifton Michelle EtienneDavid KA Barnes Richard SK Barnes David J SuggettDavid J Smith |
| Institution: | a School of Earth and Environment, University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia b UNDP Programme Coordinating Unit, PO Box 310, Victoria, Seychelles c Coral and Coastal Ecology of the Seychelles Research Programme, Coral Reef Research Unit, University of Essex, Colchester, Essex, UK d Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, UK |
| Abstract: | The marine assets of Seychelles are fundamental to the national economy through generating income derived from tourism and fisheries. Marine management institutions and policies have undergone radical changes since 2008, reflecting a number of drivers and initiatives at international and national levels. Through using the example of Curieuse Marine National Park in the inner Seychelles, we demonstrate how these are affecting marine conservation with respect to coastal development, governance of marine protected areas and livelihood security within resource-dependent communities. These issues are of significance with respect to the current and future viability of marine conservation and resource management in Seychelles. Potential mitigating strategies are suggested which could lead to more effective governance and conservation of marine protected areas in Seychelles and similar small island developing states. |
| Keywords: | Governance Marine protected areas Artisanal fisheries Small island developing states |
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