The MWSRP was founded on the aim of understanding the population dynamics of the whale sharks in the Maldives and how this fits into the species’ existence in the wider world. Over time our insight has …

The MWSRP has long been an advocate of ‘citizen-science’ as an effective method of collecting valuable information at a scale far larger than small research teams like ours could manage alone. Since the launch …

Why MWSRP? Thank you for your interest in wanting to learn more about becoming an Assistant Research volunteer with MWSRP. By helping us collect baseline data on whale sharks and the marine environment, volunteers are a crucial …

Community mobilisation is one of our core values. Participation from the local residents of South Ari Atoll and throughout Maldives is very important to the work of MWSRP.     Maldives Whale Shark Festival   We are proud to organise …

MWSRP is very proud to introduce 'The BIG FISH Network', an online citizen-science platform developed by the founders of MWSRP to establish a regional monitoring network of wildlife tour guides to increase awareness and stewardship …

Conservation  We understand that everything is interconnected - the economy, people, culture, whale sharks, and environment - and that local community involvement is central to successful conservation initiatives. We strive to recognise the importance of these layers …