A Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Atlas was created starting in 2014 and was used to support the MSP process and zoning design. The purpose of the MSP Atlas was to create an opportunity for stakeholders to share information and view spatial data for Seychelles for a transparent and evidence-based MSP. The maps provide information and data and were used to visualize the marine ecosystem and human uses and activities. The MSP Atlas will also be very useful for Ministries and stakeholders to support decisions for marine activities in Seychelles when the MSP is implemented.
The data in the Seychelles MSP Atlas pertains to the planning themes for the MSP: marine biodiversity, fisheries, marine infrastructure, shipping and transportation, non-renewable resources, renewable energy, and tourism and recreation. In the print version, the maps will be accompanied by data descriptions and other pertinent information on a facing page to describe the maps. Key references and data sources will be provided so that readers can find more information, well as facts to assist with interpretation of the data shown on each map.
Digital maps will be provided on the SMSP website with the information and data sources for each map. While the Atlas is in development, individual maps are shared here.
The atlas maps listed below are current as of March 2020, for the end of Milestone 3. The final maps were completed in 2025 and will be uploaded here soon to replace the maps below.
Copyright Notice and Usage Terms. All maps published by the SMSP Initiative, including on this website, are for the SMSP Initiative are for DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY. They are the intellectual property of the Government of Seychelles and are protected under copyright laws.
Usage Restrictions: The SMSP maps and spatial products may not be reproduced, modified, distributed or used in whole or in part for commercial purposes without prior written permission. All authorised uses must include proper attribution to Government of Seychelles (GoS), the data source and other sources, as indicated in the conditions specified in the written permission. All logos and trademarks displayed on the maps remain the property of their respective owners and may not be used without written consent. For requests to use or license the Seychelles MSP maps including the atlas maps and zoning design, please contact Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Seychelles.
Citation: Government of Seychelles. 2025. Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Atlas. Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Mahé, Seychelles. (Version 1.1). 120 pages.
Maps prepared for the Government of Seychelles and the SMSP Initiative by Rick Tingey, Spatial Support Systems, LLC
SMSP Atlas QR Code
Part 1: INTRODUCTION
- Western Indian Ocean (6.4 MB)
Part 2: HISTORY OF PLANNING IN SEYCHELLES
- Maritime Boundaries (5.8 MB)
- Population Distribution (1.1 MB)
- Maritime Infrastructure (2.6 MB)
- Protected Areas Inner Islands (2.9 MB)
- Protected Areas Praslin, La Digue and Surrounds (2.4 MB)
- Protected Areas Outer Islands (2.4 MB)
- WIOMER Marine Ecoregions Priority Areas (5.9 MB)
- BirdLife Important Bird Areas (3.6 MB)
- Ecologically or Biologically Signaficant Marine Areas (EBSA) (3.7 MB)
- Priority High Biodiversity Areas for 30% Goal (4.7 MB)
Part 3: THE OCEAN
- Bathymetry (6.9 MB)
- Deep Seafloor Geomorphology (6.1 MB)
- Ocean Currents Southeast Monsoon (2 MB)
- Ocean Currents Northwest Monsoon (2 MB)
- Marine Mammal Diversity (5.1 MB)
- Seabird Diversity (4.7 MB)
- Shallow Seafloor Geomorphology (2.8 MB)
- Seagrass Density (9.3 MB)
- Wetland and Mangrove Distribution (2.2 MB)
Part 4: MARINE USES AND ACTIVITIES
- Artisanal and Semi-Industrial Fishing Effort (6.6 MB)
- Semi-Industrial Fishing Effort: Pelagic Longline (3.8 MB)
- Industrial Tuna Fishing Catch: Purse Seine All Sets (4 MB)
- Industrial Tuna Fishing Catch: Purse Seine Floating Objects (3.9 MB)
- Industrial Tuna Fishing Catch: Purse Seine Free School (3.8 MB)
- Industrial Tuna Fishing Catch: Pelagic Longline (3.9 MB)
- International Shipping Traffic (5.2 MB)
- Petroleum Exploration and Interest (4.1 MB)
- Tourism and Recreation Inner Islands (3.1 MB)
- Tourism and Recreation Praslin, La Digue and Surrounds (2.2 MB)
- Tourism and Recreation Outer Islands (2.2 MB)
Part 5: AREA MAPS
- Seychelles’ Archipelagos (3.6 MB)
- Inner Islands of the Mahé Plateau (2 MB)
- Bird and Denis Islands (1.7 MB)
- Amirantes Group (4.3 MB)
- Platte and Coëtivy Islands (2.5 MB)
- Alphonse Group (2.2 MB)
- Farquhar Group (3.2 MB)
- Aldabra Group (2.7 MB)
- Coco de Mer Ridge (1.4 MB)
- Mascarene Plateau (11.9 MB)
Part 6: PLANNING OUTPUTS
- Biodiversity Scenario Zone 1 (4 MB)
- Biodiversity Scenario Zone 2 (2.5 MB)
- Economic Scenario Zone 1 (4 MB)
- Economic Scenario Zone 2 (3.9 MB)
- Cumulative Coral Reef Hot Spot Days (4 MB)