U.S. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Benjamin Libraty, left, the executive officer on the USCGC William Sparling, and Seychelles Coast Guard Sgt. Frankie Santache, a communications watchstander, laugh during morale night onboard the William Sparling off the coast of New England, Aug. 2026. Members from the U.S. Coast Guard and Seychelles Defense Forces conducted living marine resources boardings as part of the U.S.-Seychelles bilateral agreement. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rajesh Harrilal)