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

“To live with the sea”

Towards community-centred marine conservation in

Andavadoaka

Where is Andavadoaka?

Southwest Madagascar

• 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

Unsustainable fishing

• Population growth• Rapid expansion of

fisheries and businesses

• External fishing pressures

• Destructive gear for fishing

Alternative Livelihoods

• Community Eco-lodge

• Sea Cucumber Farming

• Eco-guide Training

• Fish Aggregation Devices

• Artisanal crafts

• Whale-watching platform

Protected areas

Andavadoaka’s goal• Sustainable use and

protection of marine resources:– Poverty reduction– Biodiversity conservation

Our first community-run marine no take zone (2004-2005)

Economic importance of Andavadoaka's octopus fishery

The first reserve

• 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

Initial conclusions and management implications

• Short term closures = increase in the size and number of octopus

• Increasing revenue for octopus fishers

• Increasing reproductive output

CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL POLICY

• Government introduced national NTZ’s for octopus.

2007: 24 zones: multiple uses, multiple habitats, 23 villages,

800 sq km

Expansion; evolution; replication2004: 1 octopus no-take zone, 1 fishery, 1 village, 0.2 sq km

Velondriake

‘to live with the sea’

- Maintainecosystemfunctioning that underpins vital resources

- Promote ecotourism

- Sustainable fisheries management

- Maintain or Increasecatches

- Insureagainst management failure

- Simplify management

24 Villages

3 Committees

Groupe Nord(Vezo Milagnoriake)

Groupe Centre (Milasoa)

Groupe Sud (Fagnemotse)

Nov 04 - May 05

1 NTZ:

- Nosy Fasy

24 Villages

3 Committees




Nov 05 to Apr 06

3 NTZs:

- Nosy Fasy

- Ampisorogna

- Nosy Masay

24 Villages

3 Committees




Post Oct 06:

-NTZs

24 Villages

3 Committees




24 Villages

3 Committees




Post Oct 06:

-NTZs

-MPAs

24 Villages

3 Committees




Post Oct 06:

-NTZs

-MPAs

-Special areas

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.

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

Our concerns

• Enforcement & legislation• Outside commercial interest in

community natural resources beyond community control– Commercial trawlers

– “Blue Reef” luxury hotel development project

Misaotra Bevata!Blue Ventures Conservation

Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines, Universite de Toliara

Wildlife Conservation Society

Copefrito, Toliara

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

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