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“To live with the sea”

“To live with the sea”. Towards community-centred marine conservation in Andavadoaka. Where is Andavadoaka?. 4 th largest reef system in the world Over 500 species of fish and coral Livelihood and cultural identity of Vezo people 70,000 people depend on marine resources

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“To live with the sea”

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  1. “To live with the sea” Towards community-centred marine conservation in Andavadoaka

  2. Where is Andavadoaka?

  3. 4th largest reef system in the world Over 500 species of fish and coral Livelihood and cultural identity of Vezo people 70,000 people depend on marine resources Biologically diverse yet least studied marine ecosystems Southwest Madagascar

  4. Population growth Rapid expansion of fisheries and businesses External fishing pressures Destructive gear for fishing Unsustainable fishing

  5. Community Eco-lodge Sea Cucumber Farming Eco-guide Training Fish Aggregation Devices Artisanal crafts Whale-watching platform Alternative Livelihoods

  6. Andavadoaka’s goal Sustainable use and protection of marine resources: Poverty reduction Biodiversity conservation Protected areas

  7. Our first community-run marine no take zone (2004-2005) Economic importance of Andavadoaka's octopus fishery

  8. 200 ha reef flat surrounding Nosy Fasy island Closed for 7 months from Nov-2004 Local law ‘Dina’ created to protect NTZ Guardian hired by fishers to prevent poaching The first reserve

  9. Short term closures = increase in the size and number of octopus Increasing revenue for octopus fishers Increasing reproductive output Initial conclusions and management implications

  10. CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL POLICY • Government introduced national NTZ’s for octopus.

  11. Expansion; evolution; replication 2004: 1 octopus no-take zone, 1 fishery, 1 village, 0.2 sq km 2007: 24 zones: multiple uses, multiple habitats, 23 villages, 800 sq km

  12. Velondriake ‘to live with the sea’ - Maintain ecosystem functioning that underpins vital resources - Promote ecotourism - Sustainable fisheries management - Maintain or Increase catches - Insure against management failure - Simplify management

  13. 24 Villages 3 Committees Groupe Nord(Vezo Milagnoriake) Groupe Centre (Milasoa) Groupe Sud (Fagnemotse)

  14. 24 Villages 3 Committees Groupe Nord(Vezo Milagnoriake) Groupe Centre (Milasoa) Groupe Sud (Fagnemotse) Nov 04 - May 05 1 NTZ: - Nosy Fasy

  15. 24 Villages 3 Committees Groupe Nord(Vezo Milagnoriake) Groupe Centre (Milasoa) Groupe Sud (Fagnemotse) Nov 05 to Apr 06 3 NTZs: - Nosy Fasy - Ampisorogna - Nosy Masay

  16. 24 Villages 3 Committees Groupe Nord(Vezo Milagnoriake) Groupe Centre (Milasoa) Groupe Sud (Fagnemotse) • Post Oct 06: • NTZs

  17. 24 Villages 3 Committees Groupe Nord(Vezo Milagnoriake) Groupe Centre (Milasoa) Groupe Sud (Fagnemotse) • Post Oct 06: • NTZs • MPAs

  18. 24 Villages 3 Committees Groupe Nord(Vezo Milagnoriake) Groupe Centre (Milasoa) Groupe Sud (Fagnemotse) • Post Oct 06: • NTZs • MPAs • Special areas

  19. CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL POLICY • The velondriake protected area has been used as a model by the government for the implementation of the PACP project to support all fishing communities in 50 coastal villages in South West region of Madagascar.

  20. Conclusion • Andavadoaka has recognised environmental problems and is taking steps to manage its own resources • Focus on capacity building and education • Environmental education • Women’s Association • Technical management support

  21. Enforcement & legislation Outside commercial interest in community natural resources beyond community control Commercial trawlers “Blue Reef” luxury hotel development project Our concerns

  22. Misaotra Bevata! Blue Ventures Conservation Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines, Universite de Toliara Wildlife Conservation Society Copefrito, Toliara

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