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Sir David AttenboroughRenowned naturalist, broadcaster and presenter of the BBC's Madagascar series

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27

Nov

Blue Ventures is nominated as a finalist for the Food Planet Prize 2020

Blue Ventures’ commitment to addressing food insecurity and restoring biodiversity has been recognised as one of nine finalists for this year’s Food Planet Prize. The accolade commends organisations and initiatives that represent some of the many ways we have to address the Food Planet challenge: feeding a growing world population without pushing the planet...

24

Nov

Hooked: Reflecting on World Fisheries Day

Explore the first edition of Hooked, our new look regular newsletter

20

Nov

New research: A new tool for mapping and monitoring mangroves

Launch of first widely accessible tool to map and monitor mangrove forests at a locally relevant scale, helping guide mangrove conservation and restoration projects worldwide

19

Nov

Blog: Science and tradition: expanding Velondriake’s no-take zones through community-led action

Using a traditional fishing technique called 'jarifa', the community association in Velondriake, southwest Madagascar, have expanded their marine reserves to safeguard their future

17

Nov

Only One: Featuring the Blue Ventures team in Timor-Leste

As part of it’s ‘The Last Coral Kingdom’, Only One has featured two stories written by Blue Ventures’ staff in Timor-Leste.

12

Nov

Blog: Reflections from my balcony: working with community fisheries management groups in Kwale County

Yvonne Muyia, Project Assistant at Blue Ventures’ partner COMRED, reflects on her experience of training three Beach Management Units in coastal Kenya