Gough, C., Thomas, T., Humber, F., Harris, A., Cripps, G., and Peabody, S. Vezo Fishing: An Introduction to the Methods Used by Fishers in Andavadoaka Southwest Madagascar 2D Aberdeen Studios, 22-24 Highbury Grove, London N5 2EA, UK.
[email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 3176 0548 Fax: +44 (0)800 066 4032 Blue Ventures Conservation Report Acknowledgements:. The Authors would like to thank all members of the local Andavadoaka community that took the time to assist in questioning and allowed the photography of themselves and their fishing equipment. Recommended citation: Gough, C., Thomas, T., Humber, F., Harris, A., Cripps, G., and Peabody, S. (2009) Vezo Fishing: An Introduction to the Methods Used by Fishers in Andavadoaka Southwest Madagascar. Blue Ventures Conservation Report. Author’s contact details: Charlotte Gough (
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[email protected]) Front page: Spectral bathymetry of the Velondriake network, southwest Madagascar, derived from DigitalGlobe QuickBird imagery. Shallow marine areas are red and yellow, and deeper marine areas are black and green. ii Blue Ventures Conservation Report Table of Contents Background ............................................................. 6 Mila Jakake (Crab)............................................. 30 Madagascar ......................................................... 6 Mila Horita or Mihake (Octopus) ....................... 30 Andavadoaka ......................................................