19 JUN
categories: Andavadoaka / Velondriake Madagascar Toliara UK

Journey to the Centre of BV

by Jo Hudson, Conservation & Research Assistant, UK I left London very early on a cold and damp morning towards … Continue reading

19 JUN
categories: Andavadoaka / Velondriake Madagascar

My visit to the Safidy programme in Andavadoaka

by Samantha Cockburn, Medical Elective with Safidy, Madagascar Three years ago I received an email from my medical school advertising … Continue reading

19 JUN
categories: Belize

Feeling at home in Belize

By Pam Viele, BV volunteer, Belize The Blue Ventures homestay in the quaint fishing village of Sarteneja was the perfect … Continue reading

19 JUN
categories: Madagascar

A Much Needed Repose

By Brian Jones, Conservation Coordinator, Madagascar Living in paradise ain’t always easy. Sometimes you just need to… get away. Nowhere … Continue reading

19 JUN
categories: Belize

A day in the life: Reflections on a Belizean fishing town

by Daniel le Roux, BV Volunteer, Belize It seems to me that people usually start these sorts of things with … Continue reading

19 JUN
categories: Madagascar Toliara

Have you ever encountered a live sea cucumber?

by Taylor Mayol, Communications and Programme Development Officer, Madagascar I hadn’t either until just a few months ago. I knew … Continue reading

19 JUN
categories: Madagascar

Beach seining and how it damages the marine environment

Photos by Garth Cripps (© Blue Ventures 2012) Beach seine fishing is one of the most destructive fishing gears practiced … Continue reading

19 JUN
categories: Belize

We all agree that the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is in poor health… but it could be worse!

by Jennifer Chapman, Country Coordinator, Belize All too often research efforts undertaken by organisations and individuals are not shared. Beautiful … Continue reading

19 JUN
categories: Barren Isles Madagascar

Sailing towards the Barren Isles Locally Managed Marine Area; tackling the wind and forging ahead

by Olivier Raynaud, Maintirano & Barren Isles Project Coordinator, Madagascar In our quest for a durable and efficient management configuration, in … Continue reading

19 JUN
categories: Belize

A day in the life: Genna Handley’s experiences (part 1)

by Genna Handley, BV volunteer, Belize Arranging a conservation trip At the start of 2012, I took some unpaid leave … Continue reading