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May 2013's Guardian Newspaper features an article, Lasting Progress in conservation depends on cross-sector synergies, by Blue Ventures' founder and Research Director Dr Alasdair Harris.
February 2013's Population Matters Magazine features an article, The Women Are Waiting: Conservation through Reproductive Health Service Provision, by Blue Ventures' Communications and Programme Development Officer Taylor Mayol
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Blue Ventures' work on integrating health initiatives within marine conservation activities in Andavadoaka, South West Madagascar is featured in an article in International Lifestyle Magazine by Tess Shellard.
Read more: International Lifestyle Magazine: Time to embrace integration by Tess Shellard
One billion poor people around the world rely upon fish and seafood as their primary source of protein. Climate change is putting these people at high risk for food insecurity, and they also face a very serious threat to their livelihoods as fisherfolk, according to the recent report Ocean-Based Food Security Threatened in a High CO2 World. Article from The Bay Citizen
Read more: Climate change threatens lives, livelihoods of those dependent on oceans
Pour la flotte de pêche européenne, les eaux poissonneuses des pays du Sud représentent un véritable eldorado. Mais, selon certains, l'Union européenne exploite ces ressources sans en payer le juste prix, notamment à Madagascar. Article from La Monde
Blue Ventures' work on a project with the Belizean community of Sarteneja, the SACD and other organizations to understand the impact the local coastal communities have on the nearby reef is covered in an article in YourTravelChoice.org (originally published in Travel off the Radar).
YourTravelChoice.org reports how Blue Ventures’ work with the Vezo people of South West Madagascar integrates family planning and education with marine conservation.
Read more: Diving and conservation with Blue Ventures in Belize on YourTravelChoice.org
MELITA SAMOILYS is a leading marine biologist. Since 2010 she has visited 72 coral reefs in east Africa. On only one did she see a shark. That is because so many black-tipped, white-tipped and grey sharks have been served up as shark fin soup, a delicacy in China. Article from The Economist
Read more: A sea of riches: Coastal waters could feed many more Africans, but need better protection
Blue Ventures feature in Outlook News Magazine for our work on octopus fisheries
A marine conservation charity that helps coastal communities sustainably manage and profit from marine life has won a US$100,000 prize for sustainable practices. From Science and Development Network
BELO-SUR-MER, Madagascar — Mangroves spread over thousands of hectares of Madagascar's west coast, rich with fish and crabs, but fishermen have declared some areas off limits, seeking to ensure future catches. Article from AFP.
Read more: Madagascar fishermen protect mangroves to save jobs
The Marine Stewardship Council reports on progress updates from the last year, including the colloborative work carried out between MSC and Blue Ventures on fishery management in Madagascar.
Read more: Marine Stewardship Council and Blue Ventures - Collaboration in action
Blue Ventures' innovative work in the prevention of fishery degradation through community-led social enterprise models is recognised by environment and economy Fast Company journalist
Read more: Fast Company - How to save fish? It takes a village
Blue Ventures' work in Velondriake features in The East African Wildlife Society's publication, SWARA magazine
Read more: SWARA magazine - To live with the Sea in Madagascar
Blue Ventures' work towards Population, Health, Education and Livelihoods is featured in the Coastal Resources Centre newsletter, BALANCED (Building Actors and Leaders for Advancing Community Excellence in Development)
'Winning hearts and minds' - Blue Ventures' Lalao Aigrette is recognised as an IUCN natural born hero.
Newsweek highlights the work of Blue Ventures as part of its World Challenge 2010 coverage.
Katie Yewdall, Project Coordinator of Blue Ventures Malaysia is interviewed for CNN.
Read more: CNN -Eco-paradise caught between development and the deep blue sea
Blue Ventures Community Based Distribution of Contraception within the Velondriake region of southwest Madagascar is featured in International Lifestyle Magazine.
Read more: International lifestyle magazine- A future Maintained
Blue Ventures Malaysia is featured in Kuala Lumpar's Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine.
Read more: Expatriate Lifestyle- The Dragon Princess Unbound
Katie Yewdall, Project Coordinator of Blue Ventures Malaysia is interviewed for the Otago Daily times.
Tess Shellard's John O'Groats to Land's End trek to raise money for Blue Venture's PHE programme is featured in International Lifestyle Magazine
Read more: International Lifestyle Magazine - Strides in the right Direction
Blue Ventures' integrated PHE programme is featured in an article in International Lifestyle Magazine
Read more: International Lifestyle Magazine - Pressure Point
Our Madagascar team are starring in TV5's 'Coup de pouce pour la planete' (Nudge in the Right Direction for the planet) - a weekly sustainable development programme on the french-language network. The team talk about their work in Andavadoaka and there will be 4 episodes. Follow the link for the episodes. Please note the videos will be in french.
Blue Ventures' ambitious expedition to document the contemporary migration of indigenous fishing communities in Madagascar is featured in an article in Africa Geographic magazine
Blue Ventures' work in Velondriake is featured in an article in Developments Magazine
Read more: Developments Magazine - Madagascar Marine Ecology
Blue Ventures founder, Alasdair Harris, has been awarded the Conde Naste Traveler Environment Award.
Blue Ventures has been selected as one of the 50 Best Tours of a Lifetime.
Read more: National Geographic Traveler - Tours of a Lifetime: 50 of the World's Best Trips!
"Travel that will set your heart pounding, open your eyes, and force you to look again at what surrounds you."
Read more: National Geographic Adventure - The 25 Best Adventure Travel Trips
"When you join a marine conservation expedition with Blue Ventures to study the coral reefs off the west coast of Madagascar, you'll also enjoy some of the best diving in the western Indian Ocean."
Leleuvia, Fiji, 11 August 2009 Blue Ventures socio-economic researcher Gildas Andriamalala has made history by becoming the first Malagasy national to journey to Fiji. Gildas visited Fiji as part of his ongoing Rare Pride conservation campaign.
San Francisco, USA 18 August 2009 Blue Ventures Fiji volunteer project has featured in the launch edition of new 'experiential' travel magazine, Afar.
Read more: BV Fiji features in launch issue of new US travel magazine
Andavadoaka, 18 July 2009 (Reuters). The Vezo are a community in south-west Madagascar who have depended on the sea for centuries, catching fish to eat and to trade for other food like rice.
A campaign run by Blue Ventures scientist Gildas Andriamalala has been acclaimed by respected conservation body RARE.
London, UK, 17 April 2009 (Daily Telegraph) Blue Ventures Madagascar volunteer, Matt Hudson, wins top prize in the Daily Telegraph national travel photo competition.
Read more: BV volunteer wins top prize in national photography contest
USA, 9 March 2009 (Travel Answer Man). Blue Ventures has been named as one of the Top 50 Ecotourism Websites by US Travel Guru John Van Kirk.
Read more: Blue Ventures named in Top 50 Ecotourism Websites
Fiji, 8 March 2009 (Fiji Times Online). A 10-minute boat ride to Bau Island is a ride back in time to a tiny island that was once the seat of power in Fiji.
TOLIARA, 4 December 2008 (IRIN) - Coastal communities in southwestern Madagascar face an uncertain future as unsustainable fishing practices threaten the survival of the marine resources on which they depend.
Malagasy conservationist receives award for work with no-take areas
Read more: Malagasy conservationist receives award for work with no-take areas
ANDAVADOAKA, Madagascar - Wading through the emerald green water with sharp eyes and a spear, Toline, 22, is hunting octopus in the baking midday sun.
Read more: Malagasy fishermen find ways to protect their livelihoods
The first hatching of Green Turtles recorded as a direct result of efforts to protect the species in southwest Madagascar has occurred.
Read more: Marine Pollution Bulletin - Malagasy turtle success
The emergence of 92 live hatchlings marks the success of an awareness-raising campaign launched by Blue Ventures two years ago.
100 ways to fill the gap: from conservation in Belize to care work in India...
Blue Ventures medic Rebecca Hill speaks to IRIN about the family planning clinic she runs in Andavadoaka.
Read more: IRINnews.org - Family Planning in Andavadoaka supported by Blue Ventures
La planification familiale dans Andavadoaka appuyé par Blue Ventures
Read more: IRINnews.org - Des objectifs de planification familiale ambitieux
Blue Ventures and the indigenous community of Andavadoaka, the Vezo, have been featured in Madagascar's premier economic journal.
Blue Ventures leads octopus conservation efforts in Madagascar.
More than 70 students attending an environmental youth conference were told they can make a difference to the global environment.
Blue Ventures' Research Development Manager was interviewed in The Royal Gazette, Bermuda's premiere newspaper.
"As exotic destinations become more commonplace and travelers seek out more unusual and broadening experiences, nonprofit groups are responding."
Read more: New York Times - Travelling the World to Help Save It
Blue Ventures is featured in Responsible Travel Magazine after being "highly commended" for eco-trips at the 2007 Responsible Travel Awards.
Read more: Responsible Travel Magazine - Responsible Travel Awards
Andavadoaka, Madagascar, November 2007 (BBC News). Photo journal: shark fishing in Madagascar.
"Volunteer on an expedition to Madagascar and help with scientific research on the third largest coral reef system in the world."
Protecting marine areas for even relatively brief periods can significantly restore depleted fish stocks, scientists said on Monday, citing a study of octopus catches in Madagascar.
Read more: Reuters - Octopus study shows way to save fish stocks
Blue Ventures’ coral reef surveys show the importance of locating and protecting healthy coral ecosystems.
Read more: National Geographic News - Madagascar Reefs May Hold Keys to Rebirth, Despite Bleaching
