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# Maldives Whale Shark Research

Conservation through Research and Community Mobilisation

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/)
- [Big Fish Network](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/bigfishnetwork/) - MWSR is very proud of 'The BIG FISH Network', an online citizen-science platform developed to establish a regional monitoring network of wildlife tour guides to increase awareness and stewardship of marine mega-fauna in the Maldives. MWSR team members are currently holding training workshops all over the Maldives, training guides to photo-identify whale sharks and record
- [Contact Us](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/contact/) - We're busy getting a new website launched but we'd still love to hear from you! Drop us a message via our socials (Facebook & Instagram) or email us info@maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org
- [Research Overview](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/research/) - MWSR 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 grown with research projects focussing on movements, size, sex, threats and the influence of environmental factors such as lunar
- [Expedition Overview](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/volunteer/) - Join us onboard! Thank you for your interest in learning more about how to support MWSR. By joining us aboard our research vessel and helping us collect baseline data on whale sharks and the marine environment, participants are a crucial part of the success of our research and organisation. Joining MWSR is a life-changing experience.
- [About Us](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/about/) - Maldives Whale Shark Research (MWSR) is a research-based conservation organisation dedicated to studying the whale shark and fostering community-focused conservation initiatives in the Maldives and the greater Indian Ocean. What initially began as a scientific expedition in 2006, MWSR has grown to become the only long-term organisation dedicated to study the iconic, yet vulnerable whale
- [Who joins our Expeditions?](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/volunteer/stats/) - A Quick Snapshot Participants range from recent grads to retirees When it first became clear that we needed participants to assist us in the research, we expected applications to come solely from recent university graduates or hardcore marine biologists. We couldn’t have been more wrong! It turns out that fun people with a sense of adventure, a
- [Apply](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/volunteer/apply/) - In order to volunteer with MWSRP, you must submit an application. To receive an application, in the fields below fill out your name, email address and a message indicating that you'd like to receive an application. Once you've submitted your application, we will get back to you within 2 weeks. If you have any questions that have
- [Mission & Values](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/about/our-philosophy-2/) - 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 and be inclusive in our conservation philosophy towards the sharks we study, the supporting marine ecosystems, and the
- [FAQs](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/volunteer/faqs/) - Is there an age requirement? Yes, you must be over 18 years of age. However, in some cases we do consider applications from 16 and 17 year olds if accompanied by a guardian. Who joins MWSR as a Volunteer Researcher? Anyone with a passion for conservation and a willingness to roll up their sleeves. Many
- [No Access](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/no-access/)
- [Cookies & Data Policy](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/cookies-data-policy/) - 1. Introduction 1.1 We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors. In this policy we explain how we will treat your personal information. 1.2 This Privacy Policy was created on 15th May 2018. 2. How we use your personal data We may collect, store and use the following kinds of personal information:

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## Category

- [Team](https://maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/?team=team)
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