Marine conservation policy in Seychelles: Current constraints and prospects for improvement

▶ We discuss contemporary drivers affecting marine conservation in Seychelles. ▶ Inappropriate land development is impacting negatively on marine protected areas. ▶ Institutional capacity to manage protected areas is increasingly constrained. ▶ Economic factors are enhancing intensity of nearshore artisanal fishing activity. ▶ Co-management and capacity building offer potential solutions to these problems.