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Vik Mohan
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George 'Bic' Manahira
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Gildas Andriamalala
Hajaniaina Ratsimbazafy
Hajatiana Aristide Randriamampionona
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Yann Frejaville, PhD
Zizienne Ratsifidinantenaina
Belize team
Alasdair Gilchrist
Auriol Samos
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Jon Slayer
Nick Jones
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Fadil
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Expedition Medic, Madagascar and Belize
Dive Manager (Belize) January 2011
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Mpandrindra Fanabeazana mikasika ny Tontolo Iainana
Expedition Manager, Madagascar (start January 2011)
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three fellowships for 2011 to early-career postdoctoral researchers, Lizard Island
Lizard Island Doctoral Fellowship
Programme Administrator, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge
Internship opportunities Turks and Caicos Islands
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(Madagascar) Building local population models of Octopus cyanea
(Madagascar) Testing the “depth refuge hypothesis” for Octopus cyanea
(Madagascar) Determining direct economic effects of Octopus cyanea seasonal closures
(Madagascar) Adding value along the Octopus cyanea supply chain
(Madagascar) The use of settlement plates around a permanent reserve and heavily fished site: is coral larval settlement a limiting factor in coral recovery?
(Madagascar) Assessment of sea water quality in the Velondriake region: is water quality a limiting factor in coral recovery?
(Madagascar) An assessment of the ecological characteristics of reef habitat most suitable for octopus; does reef flat quality alter the success of the short term fisheries closures?
(Madagascar) An assessment of the development potential of farming the red seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii in Velondriake.
(Madagascar) Development of new techniques adapted to local environmental conditions for the farming of the red seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii
(Madagascar) Identification, characterisation and classification of biological and environmental factors that affect the growth and survival of Holothuria scabra in seagrass beds and development of a key to identify suitable sites
(Home based) Do climatic conditions affect the success of closure periods for octopus fishing in southwest Madagascar?
(Home based) Identification of novel techniques to recruit families to undertake aquaculture-based alternative livelihoods in Velondriake and methods of adding value for producers
(Home based) Analysis of the socio-economic conditions of sea cucumbers famers and economic viability of the sea cucumber farming as an alternative livelihood for communities in south-west Madagascar
(Home based) Modelling of the dependent & independent factors that affect the growth of Holothuria scabra in sea pens
(Malaysia) Impact assessments – Diving and Snorkeling
(Malaysia) Impact assessments – Land Development, Sewage Run-Off and Littering
(Malaysia) Impact assessments – Bubu Trap Fishing
(Malaysia) Impact assessment - Crown of Thorns
(Malaysia) Assessing Coral Recruitment on Artificial Reefs
(Malaysia) Species Inventory and Monitoring of Mangroves
(Malaysia) Carrying Capacity of Tioman
(Madagascar) Family Planning in Andavadoaka - a Medical Elective
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UN Population Fund sponsors ‘hugely symbolic’ Madagascar conservation project
The road ahead: scaling Blue Ventures' conservation successes
Marine conservation training scholarship open for applications for 2010-11
Blue Ventures announced as finalist for BBC World Challenge 2010
Intrepid young Devon woman completes JOGLE for pioneering project
Social marketing campaign reaches Madagascar Prime Minister
Intrepid young woman walks a thousand miles for Madagascar development project
Research highlights plight of Madagascar’s critically endangered spider tortoises
A lifeline for hammerhead sharks
Improving population health is an effective approach to conservation
IUCN Young Conservationist Award
Celebrating market-based solutions to marine conservation
Blue Ventures conservationist becomes first Malagasy national to achieve PADI instructor certification
Blue Ventures wins 2010 Conde Nast Environmental Award
Responsible Tourism Awards 2009
Statement - Local actions may be last hope for reefs
The voyage of the Vezo - documenting Madagascar's indigenous coastal migration
Developing world leads the way in protecting oceans
Rare launches first conservation campaign in Madagascar with Blue Ventures
Making marine reserves talk
Blue Ventures contributes to the new Google Earth
Coastal communities cash in on lucrative love medicine
Successful Bid to Change Lives in Madagascar
Blue Ventures honoured at two major industry awards
WWF announces 2008 winner of prestigious Getty award named "The Nobel Prize for Conservation."
Rapid expansion of locally-managed marine conservation in Madagascar
First hatching of Green Turtles recorded in southwest Madagascar as a direct result of conservation efforts
Blue Ventures selected as a Geotourism Finalist
Andavadoaka honoured by UNDP Equator Prize
BV presents keynote at environmental youth conference in Bermuda
Industry watchdog Which? commends Blue Ventures’ Carbon Offset
Top UK Marine Conservation Groups Join Forces for Coral Reef Campaign
Blue Ventures and Aqua Lung Launch New Partnership to Protect Threatened Marine Habitats
Blue Ventures Honoured by Responsible Tourism Awards for Marine Eco-trips to Madagascar
Blue Ventures Discusses Conservation and Exploration at Royal Geographical Society’s Explore 2007
Blue Ventures Carbon Offsetting Programme Signs up Three New Clients
Blue Ventures and Coral Cay Respond to Debate over Gap Year and Volunteer Aid Projects
Blue Ventures Teaches Children About Marine Life and Conservation At London Aquarium
Blue Ventures Director wins Social Entrepreneur Award
Andavadoaka Village in Madagascar Wins United Nations Equator Prize for Community Conservation
Blue Ventures Launches Carbon Offsetting Fund to Fight Climate Change and Help Local Communities
The Village of Andavadoaka Named Finalists in the United Nations Equator Prize
New Study Shows Marine Protected Areas Can Increase Productivity of Fishing Industry
New James Bond Film Brings Blue Ventures Alum to the Big Screen
Blue Ventures Wins “Highly Commended” Honours in the Enterprising Young Brits Awards - Chancellor Gordon Brown leads ceremonies recognizing young entrepreneurs
Blue Ventures Honoured by Responsible Tourism Awards for Work with Volunteers in Madagascar
Blue Ventures Launches New Shark Monitoring Programme in Southwest Madagascar
Marine Expedition in Madagascar Discovers Severe Damage to Coral Reefs from Rising Sea Temperatures
Blue Ventures Turns Three!
Blue Ventures Placed on Shortlist for Two Social Responsibility Awards
Blue Ventures Releases New Study of Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Vezo People of Madagascar
New “Birds of Andavadoaka” Guide Now Available
Blue Ventures Assists Research Expedition to Chagos Archipelago
Blue Ventures Represents United Kingdom in Global Youth Delegation Attending UN Climate Change Negotiations in Canada
Blue Ventures’ Founders Receive Special Commendation at Enterprising Young Brits Awards - Chancellor Gordon Brown Leads Ceremonies for Award Winners
Blue Ventures’ Volunteer Launches International Letter Exchange Programme Between Students in United States and Madagascar
Blue Ventures Discusses Community Conservation at World Youth Congress in Scotland
Hundreds Turn Out to Take Advantage of Large Octopus Catches During Reopening of Andavadoaka’s First Community-run Octopus No-take Zone
Blue Ventures Leads Beach Clean-up Competition In Madagascar for World Environment Day
Blue Ventures Wins Prestigious SEED Award from the United Nations and World Conservation Union
Blue Ventures Launches New Malagasy Scholarship Programme to Promote Conservation Awareness
Blue Ventures and partner shortlisted for SEED Awards
Blue Ventures Honoured by the Responsible Travel Awards
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International lifestyle magazine- A future Maintained
Expatriate Lifestyle- The Dragon Princess Unbound
Otago Dily Times- A deeper understanding
International Lifestyle Magazine - Strides in the right Direction
International Lifestyle Magazine - Pressure Point
TV5 - Coup de pouce por la planete
Africa Geographic magazine - All at Sea
Developments Magazine - Madagascar Marine Ecology
Condé Nast Traveler 2010 Environment Award
National Geographic Traveler - Tours of a Lifetime: 50 of the World's Best Trips!
National Geographic Adventure - The 25 Best Adventure Travel Trips
Marie Claire - 10 Best Eco Travel Holidays
BV researcher's visit to Fiji makes history
BV Fiji features in launch issue of new US travel magazine
Overfishing in Madagascar (Reuters)
Malagasy conservation campaign acclaimed by Rare
BV volunteer wins top prize in national photography contest
Blue Ventures named in Top 50 Ecotourism Websites
Taking a step back in time
For the environment
Conserving Madagascar's Coast
IRINnews.org - Too few sharks is a bad thing
Malagasy conservationist receives award for work with no-take areas
Malagasy fishermen find ways to protect their livelihoods
Marine Pollution Bulletin - Malagasy turtle success
Wildlife Extra - First hatching of Green turtles in southwest Madagascar as a direct result of conservation efforts
Telegraph.co.uk - Gap Year Directory
IRINnews.org - Family Planning in Andavadoaka supported by Blue Ventures
IRINnews.org - Des objectifs de planification familiale ambitieux
Challenger - Etre Malgache aujourd'hui
Africa Geographic - An Octopus's Garden
Our eco-heroes of tomorrow
Royal Gazette Bermuda
New York Times - Travelling the World to Help Save It
Responsible Travel Magazine - Responsible Travel Awards
Shark fishing in Madagascar
Sport Diver - A Community Lifeline
Reuters - Octopus study shows way to save fish stocks
National Geographic News - Madagascar Reefs May Hold Keys to Rebirth, Despite Bleaching
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Interview with Al Harris, National Geographic Weekender
Interview with Roger Samba, winner of the WWF Getty Award
Interview with Becky Hill (Radio Reverb)
Climate Change in Andavadoaka
Andavadoaka, winners of the UNDP Equator prize (BBC World Service)
BBC Radio 4 - Excess Baggage
Bird song in Andavadoaka
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