Participatory Conservation of the last threatened ‘Lanmous’ seagrass area in the La Retraite, subdistrict of Anse Etoile, Mahe.
Lanmous, seagrass (scientific name to be identified), is only found in a small area of La Retraite
between mainland Mahe and reclaimed island Ile Aurore. Currently it is only used by fishermen
as bait in fish traps to entice reef fishes, some travelling from as far as Praslin island to collect the
species for their trap fishery practices. Recently there has been major reclamation works done in
the area with limited engagement with the local community even as the project expanded from a
simple road widening project to include dredging for a marina and reclamation of land for
commercial purposes. The increasing inlet of seawater is very likely to upset the growing
environment of the lanmous which is further inland. On a positive note, the dredging has proved
there was a healthy population of local clams species. Very little is known about it. The project
aims to conserve the remaining patches of lanmous, set up the small area as a community
conservation area, empower the fishermen to
between mainland Mahe and reclaimed island Ile Aurore. Currently it is only used by fishermen
as bait in fish traps to entice reef fishes, some travelling from as far as Praslin island to collect the
species for their trap fishery practices. Recently there has been major reclamation works done in
the area with limited engagement with the local community even as the project expanded from a
simple road widening project to include dredging for a marina and reclamation of land for
commercial purposes. The increasing inlet of seawater is very likely to upset the growing
environment of the lanmous which is further inland. On a positive note, the dredging has proved
there was a healthy population of local clams species. Very little is known about it. The project
aims to conserve the remaining patches of lanmous, set up the small area as a community
conservation area, empower the fishermen to
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Artisanal Shark Fisher's Association
Country:
Seychelles
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 50,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 17,000.00
Project Number:
SEY/SGP/OP7/Y2/CORE/BD/2022/30:
Status:
Currently under execution
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
Despite being in existence for many years the fishers group has very little management expertise, they will therefore be assisted by an external project coordinator who will also provide basic Governance and project management training to the group.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
During the bad season, the participating fishers will be sustained through stipends as an alternative source of livelihood from the project works as they provide their time, their equipment and services to achieve the project objectives. Success in saving this last threatened species will mean increased income for fish trap fishers as they can continue to use the species in a sustainable mannner
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Lyndy Bastienne
Email:
Address
UNDP TECHNICAL OFFICE, First Floor Le Chantier Mall, Victoria
Victoria, Mahe
Victoria, Mahe
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