Locally Managed Marine Areas

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Image: Small-scale fisheries support the livelihoods of over 500 million people worldwide. Training and supporting communities to manage and conserve their natural resources is vital to help rebuild tropical fisheries. (Credit: Blue Ventures / Garth Cripps)
Image: Within the Velondriake LMMA 87% of the adult population are fishers. Traditional sailing pirogues like these are essential for transportation and fishing. (Credit: Blue Ventures / Garth Cripps)
Image: More than 1 billion people throughout the world rely on seafood as a source of protein. Managing fisheries sustainably is vital for ensuring global food security. (Credit: Blue Ventures / Garth Cripps)
Image: With less than 2% of the world's oceans under some form of protection and only 15% of coral reef Marine Protected Areas considered as effectively managed, community led marine conservation can help to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the world's oceans. (Credit: Blue Ventures / Garth Cripps)
Image: Globally around 500 million people are dependent on coral reefs for food or income. Community managed protected areas are vital for protecting fisheries and safeguarding marine biodiversity. (Credit: Blue Ventures / Garth Cripps)
Image: Octopus gleaning is a vital source of income for the people of the Velondriake LMMA in southwest Madagascar, with the majority of catches sold to local collectors and exported to overseas markets (Credit: Blue Ventures / Garth Cripps)
Image: The village of Andavadoaka is the largest community in the Velondriake LMMA. Here small-scale fishing accounts for 82% of household income. (Credit: Blue Ventures / Garth Cripps)