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First community fishing reserve at Manahy sur Mer
For the first time, the coastal community of Manahy sur Mer, Menabe Region, is setting up a fishing reserve. A successful initiative that has made it possible to obtain quality products while preserving the marine resources of the area.
Following the establishment of a Locally Managed Marine Area (LMMA) in the village, the fishers' association "Manahy Anay" (Our fear in english) is setting up its temporary fish and sea cucumber fishing reserve in October 2019 with the support of WWF. For the management of the reserve, the fishers apply the "dina", a traditional and community regulation to manage natural resources. Six community patrol boats also monitor the four hectares of the reserve.
From November 2019 to January 2020, all forms of fishing were prohibited in the demarcated area. At the end of January, the villagers opened their reserve: 35 fishers who are members of the association deployed their gear for a very successful fishing. They caught 49 kg of sea cucumbers and 65 kg of fish in one day. "Previously, many of our members were hesitant about the effect of setting up this fishing reserve," says Mahompy Justin, president of the fishers' association. "But then when they saw the products, they said that this new management is perfect to get more fish and to manage the marine resources well."
And he's right. The establishment of a temporary reserve makes it possible to replenish and maintain the density and diversity of fish in the reefs. But more importantly, "it allows for sustainable management of marine resources and thus promotes sustainable fishing at the village level in mid-western Madagascar," says Rasolozaka Tojo from WWF.

From November 2019 to January 2020, all forms of fishing were prohibited in the demarcated area. At the end of January, the villagers opened their reserve: 35 fishers who are members of the association deployed their gear for a very successful fishing. They caught 49 kg of sea cucumbers and 65 kg of fish in one day. "Previously, many of our members were hesitant about the effect of setting up this fishing reserve," says Mahompy Justin, president of the fishers' association. "But then when they saw the products, they said that this new management is perfect to get more fish and to manage the marine resources well."
And he's right. The establishment of a temporary reserve makes it possible to replenish and maintain the density and diversity of fish in the reefs. But more importantly, "it allows for sustainable management of marine resources and thus promotes sustainable fishing at the village level in mid-western Madagascar," says Rasolozaka Tojo from WWF.