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Blue Ventures Field Diary
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News and updates about Blue Ventures and from our research field site in Andavadoaka, Madagascar
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Sharks Without the Bite
By Margo Simon
I saw my first shark today, albeit in pieces. I had hoped that while diving in the wild waters of Madagascar, I would come across a multitude of fascinating sea creatures, especially sharks, although hopefully from a safe enough distance. As it turns out, there was no...
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The Case of the Disappearing Sea Cucumbers
by John MacMahon
One of the projects that Blue Ventures has got involved with in order to empower the local people, and give a sustainable alternative to traditional fishing is that of sea cucumber farming. Approximately 2 weeks prior to this trip Georgie had brought about 1400 juvenile sea cucumbers from...
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The Turtle Fomba
by Charlotte Coombes
Lyubomir, Alan, Sonia, John, Vicky, Kate and I went on a trip to the village of Lamboara. The villagers there have decided to close off a beach so that turtles can nest in peace. Blue Ventures initiated the conservation of turtle nests, as villagers would normally eat the...
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Axelle and the Zenga Foti
By Axelle, Expedition Manager in Andava
I arrived on the 1st of August to take the role of Expedition Manager. I must say that the last two months were full on, and I struggled to know what to tell my friends and family, let alone in a blog ! - as...
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A honeymoon with a difference
by Will and Kate Turner
Life is made of experiences, and this has been one of the best. We decided that an expedition with Blue Ventures would be a unique honeymoon, and give us the opportunity to make a difference too. To everyone who supported our dream, we are having the...
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The end of the August 2008 expedition
By Louis Pearson
Yesterday was the penultimate day of the August 2008 expedition, Sunday 21st September 2008. And it was the day that the postponed PADI Project Aware International Beach Clean Up Day was to be held (postponed due to a tragic death in the village). Everybody here in Andavadoaka woke...
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Turbulent Times
By Josh
This past week saw the arrival of an unwelcome guest in the form of gale force winds that whipped the seas into a bit of a frenzy and turned the underwater world into pea soup. Not to be discouraged, the volunteers spent an hour getting ready on Saturday morning...
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Trigger Fish
From Sarah Joy Linstead
It’s my 3rd week in Andavadoaka and we’re nearly half way through the expedition already. Time flies in paradise. I came here to be with my boyfriend Louis, one of BV’s field scientists, but I’m also one of the volunteers on expedition 40 because I wanted to...
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The First Days in Andavadoaka
“A Recipe of Perfection”
By Dannie & Yiannie
Ingredients:
Using the most peaceful and beautiful landscape of the world
Begin by never-ending blueness of ocean,
Adding plenty of fine and silky - almost silver sand.
Break into this a perfectly rounded golden sun
That sets below the blue horizon
Leaving a rose-petal and lavender sky.
For tradition, gently stir...
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It depends on the wind
From our outgoing expedition manager, Ruth Rosselson
It’s the end of our June expedition, and the end of my time here as Expedition Manager. I’ve had a fantastic year but it’s definitely time to say goodbye to Andavadoaka and move onto pastures new. Those pastures won’t, I’m sure, be as beautiful...
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