Sustainable fisheries net US$100,000 award
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.
News Room - BV in the Media
Madagascar fishermen protect mangroves to save jobs
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.
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Marine Stewardship Council and Blue Ventures - Collaboration in action
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.
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Fast Company - How to save fish? It takes a village
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
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SWARA magazine - To live with the Sea in Madagascar
Blue Ventures' work in Velondriake features in The East African Wildlife Society's publication, SWARA magazine
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Balanced newsletter - Livelihoods and PHE in the Velondriake locally managed marine area 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)
BV's Lalao Aigrette - An IUCN natural born hero
'Winning hearts and minds' - Blue Ventures' Lalao Aigrette is recognised as an IUCN natural born hero.
Newsweek...Inspired action
Newsweek highlights the work of Blue Ventures as part of its World Challenge 2010 coverage.
CNN -Eco-paradise caught between development and the deep blue sea
Katie Yewdall, Project Coordinator of Blue Ventures Malaysia is interviewed for CNN.
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International lifestyle magazine- A future Maintained
Blue Ventures Community Based Distribution of Contraception within the Velondriake region of southwest Madagascar is featured in International Lifestyle Magazine.
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Expatriate Lifestyle- The Dragon Princess Unbound
Blue Ventures Malaysia is featured in Kuala Lumpar's Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine.
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Otago Daily Times- A deeper understanding
Katie Yewdall, Project Coordinator of Blue Ventures Malaysia is interviewed for the Otago Daily times.
International Lifestyle Magazine - Strides in the right Direction
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
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International Lifestyle Magazine - Pressure Point
Blue Ventures' integrated PHE programme is featured in an article in International Lifestyle Magazine
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TV5 - Coup de pouce por la planete
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.
Africa Geographic magazine - All at Sea
Blue Ventures' ambitious expedition to document the contemporary migration of indigenous fishing communities in Madagascar is featured in an article in Africa Geographic magazine
Developments Magazine - Madagascar Marine Ecology
Blue Ventures' work in Velondriake is featured in an article in Developments Magazine
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Condé Nast Traveler 2010 Environment Award
Blue Ventures founder, Alasdair Harris, has been awarded the Conde Naste Traveler Environment Award.
National Geographic Traveler - Tours of a Lifetime: 50 of the World's Best Trips!
Blue Ventures has been selected as one of the 50 Best Tours of a Lifetime.
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National Geographic Adventure - The 25 Best Adventure Travel Trips
"Travel that will set your heart pounding, open your eyes, and force you to look again at what surrounds you."
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Marie Claire - 10 Best Eco Travel Holidays
"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."
BV researcher's visit to Fiji makes history
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.
BV Fiji features in launch issue of new US travel magazine
San Francisco, USA 18 August 2009 Blue Ventures Fiji volunteer project has featured in the launch edition of new 'experiential' travel magazine, Afar.
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Overfishing in Madagascar (Reuters)
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.
Malagasy conservation campaign acclaimed by Rare
A campaign run by Blue Ventures scientist Gildas Andriamalala has been acclaimed by respected conservation body RARE.
BV volunteer wins top prize in national photography contest
London, UK, 17 April 2009 (Daily Telegraph) Blue Ventures Madagascar volunteer, Matt Hudson, wins top prize in the Daily Telegraph national travel photo competition.
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Blue Ventures named in Top 50 Ecotourism Websites
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.
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Taking a step back in time
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.
For the environment
Fiji, 26 February 2009 (Fiji Times Online) - It's a matter of preserving marine resources for the people of Fiji and Tristan Simpson is proud to be part of the lifeline for our environment.
Conserving Madagascar's Coast
Antananarivo 16 December 2008 (BBC News) - A decline in marine life is leaving remote coastal communities on the island of Madagascar under threat because they tend to be entirely reliant on the sea for their existence. One such village is Andavadoaka on the country's southwest coast.
IRINnews.org - Too few sharks is a bad thing
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
Malagasy conservationist receives award for work with no-take areas
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Malagasy fishermen find ways to protect their livelihoods
ANDAVADOAKA, Madagascar - Wading through the emerald green water with sharp eyes and a spear, Toline, 22, is hunting octopus in the baking midday sun.
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Marine Pollution Bulletin - Malagasy turtle success
The first hatching of Green Turtles recorded as a direct result of efforts to protect the species in southwest Madagascar has occurred.
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Wildlife Extra - First hatching of Green turtles in southwest Madagascar as a direct result of conservation efforts
The emergence of 92 live hatchlings marks the success of an awareness-raising campaign launched by Blue Ventures two years ago.
Telegraph.co.uk - Gap Year Directory
100 ways to fill the gap: from conservation in Belize to care work in India...
IRINnews.org - Family Planning in Andavadoaka supported by Blue Ventures
Blue Ventures medic Rebecca Hill speaks to IRIN about the family planning clinic she runs in Andavadoaka.
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IRINnews.org - Des objectifs de planification familiale ambitieux
La planification familiale dans Andavadoaka appuyé par Blue Ventures
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Challenger - Etre Malgache aujourd'hui
Blue Ventures and the indigenous community of Andavadoaka, the Vezo, have been featured in Madagascar's premier economic journal.
Africa Geographic - An Octopus's Garden
Blue Ventures leads octopus conservation efforts in Madagascar.
Our eco-heroes of tomorrow
More than 70 students attending an environmental youth conference were told they can make a difference to the global environment.
Royal Gazette Bermuda
Blue Ventures' Research Development Manager was interviewed in The Royal Gazette, Bermuda's premiere newspaper.
New York Times - Travelling the World to Help Save It
"As exotic destinations become more commonplace and travelers seek out more unusual and broadening experiences, nonprofit groups are responding."
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Responsible Travel Magazine - Responsible Travel Awards
Blue Ventures is featured in Responsible Travel Magazine after being "highly commended" for eco-trips at the 2007 Responsible Travel Awards.
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Shark fishing in Madagascar
Andavadoaka, Madagascar, November 2007 (BBC News). Photo journal: shark fishing in Madagascar.
Sport Diver - A Community Lifeline
"Volunteer on an expedition to Madagascar and help with scientific research on the third largest coral reef system in the world."
Reuters - Octopus study shows way to save fish stocks
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.
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National Geographic News - Madagascar Reefs May Hold Keys to Rebirth, Despite Bleaching
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
