SIDS DOCK Presidency: Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie has taken over the SIDS DOCK Assembly presidency through December 2027, with the Tenth Session focused on sustainable energy, climate resilience and development for Small Island Developing States. Blue Economy Finance: A new push argues Nigeria’s blue economy needs about $10bn over the next decade to unlock shipping, fisheries, marine tourism, coastal infrastructure, renewables and ocean research—while annual fish imports of $1.2bn underline the urgency. Coral Recovery in Focus: An Astana exhibition highlights coral science connections, including Seychelles’ Assisted Recovery of Coral (ARC) programme, which used sexual reproduction to help produce genetically diverse young corals. Tourism & Tech Debate: World Tourism Day 2026 in El Salvador put AI and digital identity at the centre, but Seychelles-linked voices stressed tourism must stay human. Crypto Security Watch: Seychelles-based Bitget says unauthorized transfers tied to a hot-wallet breach totalled about $351.6m, with CEO claiming user funds are covered by its protection fund. Agriculture Inputs: A Seychelles agriculture piece spotlights seed and planting material security, stressing quality systems for imported seeds while strengthening local conservation and multiplication. Maritime Cooperation: East African states back a regional task force against piracy and sea crimes in the Gulf of Aden and Western Indian Ocean. Visa-Driven Mobility: A tourism diplomacy session in India highlighted how easier visas and better air links can boost travel, with Seychelles’ High Commissioner speaking on deepening ties.