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Making marine reserves talk

Monday, 23 February 2009 00:00

Andavadoaka 23 February 2009 (IUCN) A four-day training workshop held by marine conservation NGOs, Blue Ventures and Shoals Rodrigues, and the Velondriake committee for four fishermen who had travelled to Andavadoaka from Rodrigues, a small island 650 km east of Mauritius. The objective of the workshop was to teach and inspire the Rodrigan fishermen through an exchange of experiences and ideas with the Velondriake committee.

Conserving Madagascar's coast

Tuesday, 16 December 2008 00:00

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.

Too few sharks is a bad thing

Thursday, 04 December 2008 00:00

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.

Madagascar fishermen find ways to protect their livelihoods

Friday, 14 November 2008 00:00

ANDAVADOAKA, Madagascar (Reuters) - Wading through the emerald green water with sharp eyes and a spear, Toline, 22, is hunting octopus in the baking midday sun.

WWF announces 2008 winner of prestigious Getty award named "The Nobel Prize for Conservation."

Tuesday, 21 October 2008 16:54

WWF announces 2008 winner of the prestigious Getty Prize for Conservation is Mr. Roger Samba, President of the Velondriake Committee.

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