In remote southwest Madagascar, octopus fishing on the region's extensive coral reefs provides a vital income for the vast majority of coastal communities, accounting for around 90% of seafood sales.
Over the past decade, Blue Ventures has been working to promote sustainable fisheries management through temporary community-led octopus fishery closures, which restrict the use of approximately one fifth of a village's available fishing grounds for 2-3 months, increasing catches and enhancing fisher incomes upon opening.
