Madagascar’s Sambava Region (IMAGE) Boston University Caption Madagascar’s Sambava region—where Bell has studied the tension between agriculture and conservation—is heavily reliant on farming and is one of the world’s leading producers of vanilla. Credit Courtesy of Andrew Reid Bell. Usage Restrictions Republishing permitted with photo credit. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.