Δημοσιεύτηκε στις October, 04 2016

In September 2016, local communities managing marine areas from 6 villages of the Mahafaly coast (Beheloke, Besambay, Ambola, Ampasimahanoro, Andomotse and Tariboly) opened their octopus’ temporary reserves. Communities from these villages now manage a total of 280 ha of temporary marine reserves that are closed for three months each year for the development of fish stocks.

And their initiative is a success! During the first two days after the opening of the reserves, which were closed between June 23rd and September 16th, the fishermen caught a total of 4 tons of octopus and 152 kg of fish. In total, there are 15 communities LMMA (Locally Managed Marine Areas) which are temporary marine reserve managers in the Mahafaly, a priority landscape of WWF in Madagascar.