Madagascar

Head of the Madagascar Oceanographic Data Center (MD-NODC), Institute of Fisheries and Marines Sciences at the University of Toliara, Madagascar

Aina is a remote sensing scientist and cartographer with over ten years of experience applying geospatial data to marine and coastal management. Aina’s work has supported organizations in identifying suitable locations for marine protected areas, planning coastal infrastructure, resolving marine spatial conflicts, and monitoring the health of marine ecosystems.  Aina’s expertise includes oceanography, ecological monitoring, data analysis, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Research Assistant

Toky is a marine science researcher from Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines (IH.SM) with experience in coastal and marine ecosystem monitoring and geospatial analysis. Toky works as a Research Assistant on the Madagascar LaSMMI project, where he supports field mission preparation, data collection, database management, data processing activities, and the coordination of field-based research activities related to Madagascar’s national seagrass mapping initiative (under LaSMMI).

Research Assistant

Michel is a Marine Scientist and Research Assistant at the Madagascar National Oceanography Data Center (MD-NODC), Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, University of Toliara, Madagascar, specializing in marine habitat and seabed mapping, biological and physical oceanography, and coral reef restoration.

Research Assistant

Tsiresimiary is a marine ecologist and researcher at the Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines (IH.SM), specializing in the study and monitoring of coastal and marine ecosystems in Madagascar. Tsiresimiary’s work focuses on understanding the structure, functioning, and dynamics of marine habitats, with particular expertise in coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and associated fish communities. He has extensive experience in ecological field surveys, biodiversity assessments, and long-term ecosystem monitoring.

Research Assistant

Yves is a Ocean Geospatial Data Scientist specializing in AI (computer vision, deep learning), marine remote sensing, ecosystem modelling, and blue economy decision support. Yves turns ocean data into actionable insights for sustainable marine systems.

Intern

Annick is a marine biologist specializing in biodiversity, with a passion for cartography and seabirds. Annick bridges field ecology and spatial analysis to map ocean dynamics through the lens of top predators.

Intern

Annie is a marine biologist, young researcher at LaSMMI, specializing in mapping marine and coastal ecosystems, and committed to conservation, restoration, and sustainable community awareness initiatives.

Intern

Antsa is a Master’s student in sustainable management of biodiversity and the environment program at the Fisheries and Marine Sciences Institute (IH.SM) of the University of Toliara, Madagascar. Antsa is a marine biologist, ecologist, and cartographer specializing in research on the conservation of marine and coastal environment.

Intern

Béatrice is a marine biologist and cartographer giving a voice to marine ecosystems by combining science, mapping and outreach, to inspire a new generation committed to the environment.

Intern

Lydie is an MSc student in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Management at the Institute of Fisheries and Marines Sciences (IH.SM) at the University of Toliara. Lydie specializes in fisheries research within the LaSMMI project. As a young researcher, she prioritizes all activities related to the management of marine and coastal environments.

Intern

Mindy is a marine biologist specializing in the sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture.

Intern

Nahim is a Marine Science and Fisheries Researcher at the Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines (IH.SM), University of Toliara, Madagascar, specializing in the Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and the Environment.

Intern

Nardye is a young Malagasy student researcher working on seagrass mapping through the LaSMMI project, with a strong interest in marine sciences, coastal conservation, geospatial analysis, and sustainable management of marine ecosystems.

Intern

Odonnette is a Malagasy marine biologist passionate about the conservation of marine ecosystems, seagrass mapping, coral reef restoration, and the engagement of local communities.

Intern

Tsiolavy is a marine biodiversity researcher from Madagascar focused on seagrass mapping and coastal conservation, contributing to sustainable management through LaSMMI initiatives for resilient marine ecosystems.

Intern

Voninarivo is a marine science intern with the LaSMMI project, passionate about marine conservation, biodiversity protection, environmental sustainability, research, community development, and exploring new horizons.