Freshwater project leaves legacy of knowledge and stewardship   |03 October 2026

A souvenir photograph

Three years of research, discovery and collaboration aimed at bringing Seychelles’ freshwater biodiversity into sharper focus culminated on Wednesday with an end-of-project workshop at the Natural History Museum in Victoria.

The workshop for the project, ‘Developing a Freshwater Biodiversity Information System for Long-Term Conservation and Management in the Seychelles’, brought together scientists, students, community members, policymakers and partner organisations to reflect on the work achieved and discuss how its findings can support the long-term conservation of the country's freshwater ecosystems.

The project was led by Dr Elvina Henriette and implemented by Gaea Seychelles with support from the JRS Biodiversity Foundation and a range of local and international partners.

Opening the workshop, Dr Henriette highlighted the significance of the three-year initiative, which sought not only to generate knowledge about freshwater biodiversity but also to build local capacity and encourage greater public participation in conservation efforts.

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