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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.

Balancing poor communities and conservation

Saturday, 02 August 2008 11:27

TOLIARA, 1 August 2008 (IRIN) - Madagascar is entering uncharted waters in its bid to implement ambitious projects in partnership with poor local communities that will more than triple existing conservation areas.

The Indian Ocean island is renowned for its unique and abundant terrestrial biodiversity, but its marine environment, which includes extensive coral reefs, mangroves and sea grass beds, has remained relatively unknown.

Ambitious family planning goals

Wednesday, 23 July 2008 00:00

ANDAVADOAKA, 23 July 2008 (IRIN) - Being an exhausted mother of 10 children by your early thirties is not unusual in rural Madagascar, but a movement is now underway to try and provide women with a contraceptive choice.

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