A sea urchin hatchery being tested
A sea urchin hatchery, which will also be able to produce juvenile sea cucumbers, started its activities at the end of February in Mahé. The structure was built by a South African company and financed by the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility, to the tune of $121,000. A second hatchery, oriented towards the production of juvenile fish, due to open its doors at the end of the year. Seychelles thus supports the development of aquaculture activities. Sea urchins and sea cucumbers from the hatchery will also supply repopulation programs in certain marine areas..
