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We have worked closely with the community at a number of levels, for example on a socio-economic level: introducing sustainable octopus fishing methodologies; and also on a personal level: teaching English to local school children.<br \/>\nKeen to maintain high environmental standards we came up with a cunning plan &#8211; on World Environment Day (June 5th 2005) a beach cleaning competition was organised for the Malagasy local children. This was eagerly participated in and gave an enjoyable dimension to a job that needed doing. Our major news however, is that Blue Ventures were among five winners of the Supporting Entrepreneurs for Environment and Development (SEED) Initiative Awards 2005 for its innovative contribution to sustainable development. This award is a real boost and demonstrates the recognition conservation and sustainable development are getting.<br \/>\nAs the site is now between groups we don\u2019t have any immediate news, however here\u2019s a brief update of some events from Expedition 17:<\/p>\n<p>27th August \u2013 Volleyball match against the Catholic Mission.<br \/>\nCatholic Mission won \u2013 just!<\/p>\n<p>1st September \u2013 Ladies football match Blue Ventures v. Andavadoaka<br \/>\nladies team. Andavadoaka won 2:1<\/p>\n<p>11th September \u2013 Lamboara, a second village, are proposing to create an octopus no-take reserve from 1st December 2005 to 30th April 2006.<\/p>\n<p>15th September \u2013 Andavadoaka residents met to discuss a second octopus no-take reserve.<\/p>\n<p>There have also been regular sightings of Humpback whales \u2013 two in the lagoon very close to Andavadoaka rock. Also pods of over 100 dolphins have been seen.<br \/>\nSo it\u2019s been a hot expedition on the \u201cMegafauna\u201d front.<\/p>\n<p>As for Expedition 18, we\u2019ll have to wait for news and stories of what they\u2019ll be getting up to&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, welcome to our 1st real entry that launches you and us into the world of Blue Ventures blogging. 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