National Park category II
Madagascar National Parks (MNP)
91 445 Ha
Province of Toliara; Region of Atsimo Andrefana; Districts of Ampanihy and Toliara II
Key Biodiversity Area, Important Bird Area (IBA), RAMSAR site
The Nosy Ve-Androka Marine Park is included in the coral reef system of the Southwest region of Madagascar, recognized as one of the richest in tropical waters, and it houses the third-largest coral reef system in the world. It is composed of various marine habitats including reefs, moderately deep shoals dotted with coral shoals, and beaches.
5 species
1 critically endangered (hawksbill turtle), 1 endangered (green turtle), and 3 vulnerable (e.g. olive ridley turtle)
140 espèces species
240 species
2 critically endangered (e.g. sawfish), and 1 vulnerable
Coral reefs, seagrass beds, beach
Anchoring of boats or canoes, trampling of corals, overturning of corals, coral bleaching, netting of corals
The reefs and seagrass beds are associated with numerous species of corals, fish, reptiles, crustaceans, mollusks, and echinoderms. They provide enormous socio-economic benefits to local communities through fishing and tourism activities, not to mention the ecological services that these ecosystems provide for the balance of the planet and human well-being.
Like all protected areas managed by MNP, the management of the Nosy Ve Androka National Park is collaborative co-management with the participation of members of local communities in conservation and development activities. They are grouped into CLPs (Local Park Committees) and COSAPs (Committee for the Orientation and Support of Protected Areas).
The support of FAPBM to the Nosy Ve Androka National Park began in 2018 under the funding of the German Government's Sinking Fund. For protected areas managed by MNP, FAPBM ensures the security of salary charges and some operating expenses.
