Past Thesis Titles
Since 2004 Blue Ventures has accepted a number of independent researchers at the Andavadoaka field site.
Please have a look below at the previous titles which have been studied. If you would like any more information or a copy of these theses please email madagascar@blueventures.org or via our online form.
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An Investigation into the Impact of Environmental Conditions on the Effectiveness of Temporary Closure Periods for Octopus Cyanea Fishing in Southwest Madagascar Victoria Taylor, UCL MSc Conservation |
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Investigating the rate of recruitment of Ocotpus cyanea to an unfished area of reef flat in southwest Madagascar Sam Wragg, University of Warwick BSc Biology |
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Initial investigation of spatial resource use by octopus gleaners in Andavadoaka Julie Baines, Swansea University BSc Marine Biology |
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A baseline study of the squid, Ommastrephes bartramii, fishery in Andavadoaka, SW Madagascar Julia Baker, Swansea University BSc Marine Biology |
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EVALUATION DE LA QUALITE D’HABITAT APPROPRIEE POUR LES POULPES (Octopus cyanea) D’ANDAVADOAKA DANS LA REGION SUD OUEST DE MADAGASCAR ANDRISOA Aladin Danoary, IH.SM DEA Océanologie appliquée |
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| 2010 |
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Investigating the effects of sewage-outlet proximity to coral reef communities in Pulau Tioman, Malaysia. Charlie Fayers, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK BSc Zoology |
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| 2008 |
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Feasibility study of the culture of red algae (Euchema denticulatum) in the Velondriake management zone. RAMANANTSOA Heriniaina Juliano Dany, IHSM, Madagascar MSc |
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Rapid changes in fish utilization of mangrove habitat in Western Madagascar Judith and Peddrick Weis, Rutgers University and Univ. of Medicine and Dentistry of Not completed for any degree programme |
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Malagasy Meadows; The threats and effect on three different seagrass habitats in the Velondriake 'marine protected area', Madagascar Robbie Weterings, Van Hall Institute, Netherlands BSc: Diploma in Environmental Science |
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Malagasy Meadows Map Book; GIS maps of three different seagrass habitats in the Velondriake 'marine protected area', Madagascar Robbie Weterings, Van Hall Institute, Netherlands BSc: Diploma in Environmental Science |
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| 2007 |
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Identification of the reproductive season of Octopus cyanea in the southwest region of Andavdoaka Daniel Raberinary, IHSM, Madagascar MSc: Diploma in Applied Oceanography |
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Investigation of the level of mangrove resource use and potential sources of human impact around Andavadoaka Claire Connon, University of Cambrige, UK BA Natural Science |
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Spatial and Temporal variation in coral reef fish assemblages of the reef systems of Andavadoaka, south west Madagascar Lea Fennelly, University of Wales, Bangor, UK MSc Marine Environmental Protection |
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The extent to which short term, community-run no-take zones serve as a tool for promoting sustainable octopus fisheries in Southwest Madagascar Alice Miller, Sussex University, UK MA Environment, Development and Society |
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Linking People and the Environment: a Study of Environmental Education with Rural Communities of South West Madagascar. MA in Environment Development and Policy Lucia Cresti, Sussex University, UK MA |
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What factors contribute to the progression and integration of sustainable livelihoods within coastal communities in Madagascar? Heather Campbell, Kings College, London, UK MA Geography |
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Microbial and chemical analysis of the drinking and bathing waters in the rural village of Andavadoaka, southwest Madagascar to identify faecal contamination; with the objective of designing a sanitation programme using biogas technology Katrice King, University of Wales, Bangor, UK Applied Terrestrial and Marine Ecology |
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| 2006 |
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Establishing experimental No take zones to promote a sustainable fishery for Octopus cyanea (Gray) in south west Madagascar Frances Humber, University of Plymouth, UK MRes Marine Biology |
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Mangrove Forests of Baie des Assassins, Madagascar: An Assessment of Forest Structure, Human Impact and Subsistence Value Rhadika Dave, Yale University, USA MSc Environmental Science |
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SEAGRASS AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES: Investigating sustainable development in Andavadoaka, south west Madagascar Micah Stanbridge, University of Edinburgh, UK MSc |
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| 2005 |
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A study of volunteer tourism- Results for Blue Ventures Alexandra Coghlan, James Cook University, Australia Tourism Programme |
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| 2004 |
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Fishery activities in the village of Andavadoaka TOVONDRAINY Gaëtan Rovestin, IHSM, Madagascar MSc: Diploma in the technical science of coastal management Option: Integrated Coastal Zone Management |
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A threat to traditional Society? A case study of the threat of tourism to the traditional fishery of Andavdoaka, south west Madagascar Matthew Linnecar |
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Interaction between Different Enterprises making use of Coastal Resources in Andavadoaka Charikleia Xirou, Imperial College, London, UK MSc Environmental Science |
