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Helen’s first few months in Fiji

Posted on 2 June 2009 by Blue Ventures

Helen McGrath, dive instructor out on Leleuvia gives her account of the first few months of the our Fiji expeditions. Continue reading →

Posted in Fiji, Leleuvia | Tagged chief, coral, diving |

First impressions of Tioman

Posted on 8 May 2009 by Blue Ventures

By Emma Mason. After three jam packed days in KL, a four and a half hour bus journey with a crazy driver and a late ferry, we arrived on Tioman. I loved it immediately. The small island chilled out way of life hits you as soon as you arrive. Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged beach, blue ventures, coral, diving |

Red Sea Reef Exploration

Posted on 24 April 2009 by Blue Ventures
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Blue Ventures recently took part in a landmark marine research expedition in the southern Red Sea. Throughout April, an international … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged coral, diving, GIS, red sea |

Rain, rain go away…

Posted on 9 February 2009 by Blue Ventures

By Angela Walker Greetings from Andava’s sun drenched beautiful beaches and turquoise waters! Firstly, just to let you all know, … Continue reading →

Posted in Andavadoaka / Velondriake, Madagascar | Tagged Andavadoaka / Velondriake, blue ventures, bok bok, children, club alo alo, coral, diving, fish, pirogue, volunteer |

Hot water

Posted on 2 December 2008 by Blue Ventures
Fungia spawning, Salomon Atoll, Chagos Archipelago, 18.02.2006

From Iain Matthews Just as the Greeks sat silently until nightfall in the belly of a horse-faced statue, we similarly … Continue reading →

Posted in Andavadoaka / Velondriake, Madagascar | Tagged blue ventures, conservation, coral, coral spawning, diving, eggs, environment, night dive, octopus, puffer, summer, turtle, volunteer |

Trigger Fish

Posted on 2 September 2008 by Blue Ventures
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From Sarah Joy Linstead It’s my 3rd week in Andavadoaka and we’re nearly half way through the expedition already. Time … Continue reading →

Posted in Andavadoaka / Velondriake, Madagascar | Tagged benthis, benthos, blue ventures, conservation, coral, diving, environment, fish, fish id, octopus, open water, species library, triggerfish, volunteer |

It depends on the wind

Posted on 12 August 2008 by Blue Ventures
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From our outgoing expedition manager, Ruth Rosselson It’s the end of our June expedition, and the end of my time … Continue reading →

Posted in Andavadoaka / Velondriake, Madagascar | Tagged blue ventures, conservation, coral, diving, environment, expedition manager, malagasy, mangrove, octopus, pirogue, play, sail, sailing, volunteer, wind, women's association |

Whales, octopus and pirogues

Posted on 22 July 2008 by Blue Ventures
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My third week in Andavadoaka (as seen by Kelsey Johnston) This week started pretty typically: 6am boat marshalling on Monday … Continue reading →

Posted in Andavadoaka / Velondriake, Madagascar | Tagged beach, blue ventures, bonfire, children, conservation, coral, diving, environment, fish, fishing, humpback, malagasy, octopus, party, pirogue, pirogues, race, ray, sea fans, volunteer, whale |

Blue Ventures Press Release on WildlifeExtra.com

Posted on 5 October 2006 by Blue Ventures

A recent BV Press Release has caught the eye of the editor over at Wildlife Extra– “Research has revealed that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bleaching, coral, wildlife extra |

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