Getting bogged down in Northern Madagascar; News from the Blue Carbon Team
by Trevor Jones, Remote Sensing Scientist, Madagascar Greetings from Ambanja, in the north-west of Madagascar, where the Blue Venture’s (BV) Blue … Continue reading
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Mapping the octopus: road tripping south of Toliara
by Sophie Benbow, Southwest Regional Coordinator, Madagascar On a recent trip to the south of Toliara I seem to have … Continue reading
Ah, the jungle. It’s full of beautiful scenic views, majestic streams and waterfalls…
By Jacob Meyer. Ah, the jungle. It’s full of beautiful scenic views, majestic streams and waterfalls, melodic symphonies that come … Continue reading
The trek, well what to say…?
By Christopher Webb. An eerie quiet sets over Pulau Tioman as bags are packed and the volunteers of expedition 7 prepare to go their separate ways. No more shall Yu Lin’s laugh echo round the dive shop. No more shall screams be heard from the boys room as another cockroach is found. Continue reading
Blue Ventures Malaysia, an exciting first year!
By Katie Yewdall. 2009 saw the first year of Blue Ventures Malaysia (BVM). The first volunteers showed up on the 17th of April to be greeted by an excited BVM team…. Continue reading
Do you wear shorts on your head?
By Tomas Essl. After the torture of the jungle trek at Juara first of all the entire team had to relax again. For that Friday a BBQ and a hat party were scheduled. Continue reading
Welcome to the Tioman jungle!
By Sabine Our 3rd week of the expedition was very exciting and we got to explore a bit more of Tioman island Continue reading
When you’re bringing your work to the dinner table…
Island life changes you. Slowly and gradually Swiss cottages and the expedition becomes your normal life. Continue reading