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\"\"<\/a>My name is RAKOTONDRAZAFY Andry Malalan\u2019Ny Aina. I come from Madagascar. I have been working as a biologist since 2001, but most of the fields that I have worked in have focused on terrestrial species. I applied for the scholarship granted by Blue Ventures on June 30th<\/sup> to August 10th<\/sup>, 2007 and participated on many activities in Andavadoaka as volunteer.<\/span><\/p>\n

I would like to share with you my great experience in Andavadoaka as part of the Blue Ventures team expedition. I really enjoyed the opportunity to have exchanges with other participants who come from different countries. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many thanks to Blue Ventures who gave me the great opportunity to follow the field courses on marine biology. As a terrestrial biologist, I saw the differences between managing terrestrial and marine protected area. I increased my knowledge about marine research through the many staff lectures concerning the methodology on exploring, surveying and monitoring marine protected area. <\/span><\/p>\n

I don’t really have words to describe a day in the life whilst I was in Andavadoaka. I think each day I spent there was particular. When the satellite internet dropped, we would sit by the water trading stories about our incredibly different backgrounds\u2014one volunteer had been analyzing data models for Prague-based s\u00e1zkov\u00e9 kancel\u00e1\u0159e<\/a>, another was a graphic designer from Kyoto, and a third was a high school teacher from Ontario. I would like to sum it up by giving for all the staff, either in London or in Andavadoaka, many thanks for facilitating such a rich cross-cultural environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

This kind of scholarship is very important for Malagasy students, researchers, or persons who are interested in marine biology, environment and biodiversity. <\/span><\/p>\n

For Malagasy students, I encourage them to attend this field course if you want to be initiated into marine biology, diving course and experience many activities relating to the management of marine protected areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

I thank Blue Ventures for organizing this expedition and for the scholarship which gives Malagasy people the opportunity to take part in, and develop skills in marine science and research.<\/span><\/p>\n

Andry (Malagasy Scholar 2007)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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