Using Global Red List Data to Inform Localised Research and Conservation Priorities—A Case Study in the Republic of Seychelles

Global Red List assessments are powerful tools for informing large-scale conservation decision-making processes, however, they can also be used to inform more localised research and priorities. Here, a status assessment was conducted the marine vertebrate biodiversity of two recently designated protected areas in Republic Seychelles. International Union Conservation Nature (IUCN) were compiled trends data analysed 524 species recorded locally. Findings suggest that 5.5–23.1% all at site is threatened or near-threatened with extinction (combined as ‘elevated risk’), highlights sharks rays contributing thirds (67.9%) risk’ site. Fishing activities constitute largest threat every using site, being most impacted. Species richness analysis across major habitat types evidence high value coral reef almost importance adjacent deep-water species. Theoretical national showed majority globally ER remained same category their respective assessment. This study demonstrates global optimising efforts practices on scale design zonation areas.