SFA became an autonomous parastatal organisation in January 2019 and whose Board of Directors is appointed by the President of the Republic of Seychelles. Its iconic logo with three fishes makes it is easily recognisable by many people.

The SFA is unique because it is an organisation with management, planning, and development, scientific and training functions. It has a strong regulatory function which has meant that is has always been at the center of the fisheries sector development over the years. Driven by our long-standing moto “Responsible Fishing for Sustainability,” the SFA has been through a lot of ups and downs over the years but always rebounded positively.

Nevertheless, it still holds a reputation in the region as one of the best institutions for Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS), particularly in fisheries research and management. Its Documentation Centre contains several archived reports and scientific journals.

SFA has also seen many changes in the fisheries sector, be it technological all the way through to policies which has made it one of the most resilient parastatal bodies still in operation today. This resilience is primarily due to the fact that it has one of the best employees around. Hard-working, determined, and loyal to the institution meant that in the face of many adversities and challenges the institution managed to keep most of its team and ensure continuous service delivery.

SFA comprises of approximately 240 staff, including its management team which consists of a pool of dedicated members with a variety of discipline from scientific, technical, managerial, and hands-on experience.

SFA works in close collaboration with its parent Ministry, the Ministry of Fisheries, and the Blue Economy, to implement the Fisheries Sector Policy and Strategy which is key to the fisheries sector’s success. Other partners include

❖ Ministry of Agriculture and Climate Change and Environment,

❖ Seychelles Coast Guard,

❖ Seychelles Ports Authority,

❖ Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority,

❖ other key Government institutions,

❖various fishermen and boat owners’ associations, and

❖NGO's as well as overseas partners.

Several stakeholder consultations are held on a regular basis regarding several development projects in the fisheries sector.

On the international scene, SFA has been very prominent in the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO), Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) and other regional and international fora to ensure that fisheries development in Seychelles remains relevant with the rest of the region and the world. Through continuous discussions and negotiations with fishing nations, the SFA has ensured the sustainable exploitation of fish and the best interest of the people of Seychelles are maintained.