Bursts of laughter echo from a speedboard bobbing on the turquoise Mozambique channel, miles off the west coast of Madagascar. It's a sunny morning. The only land in view is a tiny islet of white sand ...

Madagascar’s treks demand preparation for steep, muddy rainforest trails, seasonal cyclones, and high humidity. This guide explains how to train locally for the island’s terrain and choose gear that ...

History of scientific exploration -- Geology and soils -- Climate -- Forest ecology -- Human ecology -- Marine and coastal ecosystems -- Plants -- Invertebrates ...