This year’s Fisheries Week kicked off with a meaningful tree planting activity held at Anse a la Mouche, the site designated for the upcoming Anse a la Mouche fishing facilities project. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the wildlife clubs of Baie Lazare and Anse Boileau primary schools, the Anse Boileau Fishers Association, and dedicated staff from the Department of Environment, Department of Fisheries, and SFA.
It was the Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture, and the Blue Economy Mr. Wallace Cosgrow, the CEO and Deputy CEO of SFA, the Principal Secretary for Fisheries and the Chairperson of the Fishers Association who planted the first trees launching the activity.
During the tree planting initiative, a total of 150 native plants were put in the ground along the coast. It included ‘vouloutye’, ‘bonnen kare’, ‘bwa kasan’, and ‘bwa torti’. The planting of those trees was SFA’s commitment to the Department of Environment, particularly in replacing trees that had to be removed during the initial stages of the upcoming fishing facility project.
Following the tree planting, Fisheries Week continued with an inter-departmental culinary competition on 19th and 20th November 2025. This exciting event brought together teams from the SFA and the Department of Fisheries, aiming to promote the use of locally underutilized fish such as dorad (dolphin fish). Participants showcased their culinary creativity, emphasizing innovation in seafood preparation and the importance of local fishing resources.
The culinary competition winners received their prizes at the closing ceremony of the fisheries week.
The Department of Fisheries was the grand winner of the competition. The first runner-up was SFA’s Human Resources Section, and the second Runner-up was the Fisheries Management & Technical Coordination Department.
The teams were awarded shields and cash prizes, generously sponsored by SFA, Seychelles Trading Company (STC), Ocean Basket Seychelles, and Mr. Philippe Michaud.
This year’s Fisheries Week not only highlighted the importance of sustainable fishing practices but also reinforced community involvement and the promotion of local resources, contributing to the vibrant fisheries sector of Seychelles.
