The MWRSP 2016 Annual Report is here! The period February 1st 2016 to February 1st 2017 has been the busiest the MWSRP has ever had. The continuation of focused baseline data collection and the expansion of the Big Fish Network has led to some big improvements in understanding of these enigmatic animals. The report contains outlines of […]

I am now back in my homeland after a whirlwind 4 weeks spent in the Maldives with the MWSRP team. I came into the program with an open mind and open heart as someone who has an avid interest in marine biology and research. Coming from a science education background I was fascinated by what […]

How do strangers become a family? As a world-traveling nomad, I’m constantly meeting new people and have come to appreciate that friends are the family you choose. But how do complete strangers become a family?  In my short time with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP), I have gained valuable insights into that question. I have experienced […]