Blue Ventures currently have a number of project proposals
in a variety of different disciplines relating to different themes:
- Ecology
- Climate Change
- Socio Economic
- Tourism
- Waste and Water Issues
- Zoology
Ecology
Habitat and resource mapping of Nosy Hao and its reef flat
Seagrass mapping and surveying in Turtle Bay and the adjacent 'Mangrove Bay'
Mapping land use/cover in Andavadoaka and the surrounding area
An investigation into spatial and temporal patterns of resource use
Diversity of sea weeds found in the Andavadoaka region
Mapping of area and species composition of the Lamboara mangroves and the suitability of their inclusion in the proposed NTZ within the MPA
Assessment of mangrove health and species biodiversity in protected and unprotected areas
Investigation of optimum time for closing mangroves to fishers and establishing NTZs
Climate change
Carbon offset projects: BV Bubbler and potential development of artificial reef to boost biodiversity
An assessment of the Andavadoaka region and the potential for the establishment of carbon offset projects
Assessment of mangroves in the Andavadoaka region and their potential as carbon sequesters
Socio Economic
The socio-economic importance of the Antserananangy mangroves
Investigation of potential alternative sustainable livelihoods for residents of Andavadoaka
An investigation into the use of CITES species in the Andavadoaka region
Algae farming- Abiotic factors influencing growth, species used and their economic benefits
Holothurian fisheries and the illegal use of SCUBA for sea cucumber collection
Monitoring of products and commodities available for sale within communities
Environmental education and its contribution to local conservation efforts
Tourism
Assessment of the environmental impacts of the construction of an ecolodge.
Water and waste issues
Designing a human waste management plan for Andavadoaka
An investigation into the feasibility of a biogas generator for the village of Andavadoaka
Zoology
Octopus stock assessment of reef flats around Andavadoaka, Madagascar
Echinoderm biodiversity in the Andavadoaka region.
Using quadrat sampling to compare coral growth & recruitment between protected and non-protected areas (MPA)?
Bird species abundance and diversity in and outside of the newly established Baobab reserves in the Andavadoaka region.
Sea turtle conservation- size and distribution of turtle populations, possible affects of local consumption of turtle meat on local population
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