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Subsistence fishing has long been a staple of Malagasy culture. The rich biodiversity that makes Madagascar so famous also underpins local economies, providing not only food, but income through for-profit fishing and tourism.

However, a host of threats are not only putting pressure on ecosystems, but the very communities who are so intrinsically tied to them. Ravaka Ranaivoson, Marine Conservation Director for WCS Madagascar, believes that the solution lies in supporting \u201cnatural capital\u201d \u2013 training communities to identify and manage natural resources for healthy, sustainable economies.

Wild Audio\u2019s Hannah Kaplan spoke with Ravaka about the challenges, and opportunities, in working to protect the country\u2019s rich ecosystems.

Read the transcript of this epsiode here.