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Different fish, same problems….

Posted on 3 February 2012 by Blue Ventures
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by Charlie Gough, Marine Research Coordinator, Madagascar& Ghana What makes two communities that live over 5000km apart and different oceans struggle … Continue reading →

Posted in Ghana | Tagged alternative livelihoods, coral, fish, fishing, Ghana, pirogue, sustainable |

Shark vs Cyclone

Posted on 26 January 2012 by Blue Ventures
Shark Monitoring

by Shanta Barley, Field Scientist, Madagascar What constitutes a duvet day for a Vezo shark fisherman? Not the threat of … Continue reading →

Posted in Andavadoaka / Velondriake, Madagascar | Tagged alternative livelihoods, conservation, fishing, Shark |

Starting out in Sarteneja

Posted on 10 January 2012 by Blue Ventures
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By Casey Lewis, Blue Ventures volunteer, Belize I arrived in Sarteneja, Belize a little after 5pm – just in time … Continue reading →

Posted in Belize | Tagged belize, fishing, homestay, manatee, volunteer |

New magazine launched by former Blue Ventures staff member

Posted on 24 November 2011 by Blue Ventures
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By Richard Nimmo, Blue Ventures Expeditions Managing Director Former Blue Ventures Field Scientist and Dive Instructor, Samantha Hewitt, has dreamt … Continue reading →

Posted in UK | Tagged blue ventures, conservation, fishing, Shark, sustainable |

Songs of the Sea

Posted on 8 August 2011 by Blue Ventures
Pirogue

By Paul Firth, Blue Ventures volunteer, Andavadoaka, Madagascar ‘Vezo Aho’ is painted proudly on the square white sail of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Madagascar | Tagged fishing, madagascar, pirogues, sailing |

Guitarfish a Go-Go- Bribes and barrages in Belo-sur-Mer

Posted on 21 April 2011 by Blue Ventures
A variety of Shark and Guitarfish fins lie out to dry

By Brian Jones, Community Research Coordinator, Belo-sur-mer, Madagascar. You’ve got to admire the mettle of people who, despite the cards … Continue reading →

Posted in Belo-sur-Mer, Madagascar | Tagged fishing, guitarfish, Sharks |

Beolovo Permanent Reserve Inauguration

Posted on 15 December 2010 by Blue Ventures
Village elder blesses the reserve

By Kame Westerman, Velondriake MPA Project Coordinator. The zebu (cow) lies in the shadow of an expansive tamarind tree, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Andavadoaka / Velondriake, Madagascar | Tagged blue ventures, conservation, fish, fishing, permanent reserve, sustainable |

Lighting up the night in Western Madagascar

Posted on 7 December 2010 by Blue Ventures
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By Brian Jones, Community Research Coordinator , Belo-sur-mer, Madagascar.  In social marketing terminology it’s referred to as an “aperture”- a … Continue reading →

Posted in Madagascar | Tagged blue ventures, children, environment, fish, fishing, malagasy |

Madagascar conservationist receives Georgetown Masters for pioneering work in coastal conservation

Posted on 26 November 2010 by Blue Ventures
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Madagascar conservationist Gildas Andriamalala has been awarded a Masters degree in Communication from Georgetown University, Washington DC, for his work … Continue reading →

Posted in Andavadoaka / Velondriake, Madagascar | Tagged blue ventures, conservation, environment, fishing, sustainable |

BV’s Fran joins the Fishfight

Posted on 24 November 2010 by Blue Ventures
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By Frances Humber, Research Coordinator. The public has been hooked on cod, salmon and tuna for too long and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Madagascar | Tagged blue ventures, fish, fishing |

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