Assalaamu Alaikum (Hello) New Volunteers ! My name is Coventry Duggan. I am a 22 year old from Toronto, Canada. I have just finished my month long journey here at Dhigurah Island, as a volunteer for the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme. From the minute you land at Maamagili, to the the final moments before […]
As part of a collaboration with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) and IUCN Maldives Marine Projects, I started my apprenticeship with MWSRP four weeks ago. Since then, my time here has been nothing short of inspiring and humbling. To be able to swim with these majestic gentle giants on a day to day […]
Ever wondered what goes into the art of using laser photogrammetry to measure a whale shark? We thought so! Well to scratch that itch the MWSRP present this 2 video minute guide on how to accurately recording the length of this enigmatic species in a completely non-invasive way. Why record length? It’s important as a […]
‘My Mega Marine Moment’ Competition We’re looking to champion the oceans – the realm of the whale shark – and the creatures our study subject shares this watery world with. If you’re following the MWSRP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or via our newsletter, then chances are the underwater world means a lot to you and you’ve […]
The representation of ocean denizens in a riotous procession of colour and choreographed movement, bouncing to the beat of traditional sounds and Maldivian instruments… Welcome everyone, to the concept behind the 2nd Annual Maldivian Whale Shark Festival! On the 6th December 2014, the local island of Dhangethi in South Ari atoll will host […]
To be honest choosing a career in the environmental field is the last thing I thought I would do. I joined the Bachelor of Environment Management at Maldives National University out of pure curiosity for nature and the passion I have to explore fascinating new things! It was during the second year of my degree […]
Hi I’m Aimée! I’m from Plymouth University and am halfway through my stay with the MWSRP collecting plankton samples as part of my dissertation project. This is my third time volunteering with the MWSRP and it’s good to be back! I’ve always had a fascination with sharks and volunteering with the MWSRP has allowed me […]
Over the years, the MWSRP has come to realise that the sharks in the S.A.MPA are generally the same group of individuals seen year after year. Old Friends A few of the favourite sharks have now been recorded over 100 times in this region. This includes WS018 ‘Adam’ the very first whale shark ever formally identified […]
We have long seen the potential of the ubiquitous seaplanes here in the Maldives for spotting whale sharks. No pilot we have met has ever escaped without us asking whether they have spotted any. So you can imagine how excited we are to announce a brand new partnership with the Maldivian airline Flyme and specifically […]
Everyone in the MWSRP team, volunteers included, have got behind this project and thrown in a huge amount of extra work to realise it. We‘re hugely grateful to all of them! There are two guys that without whom it would have been impossible and we want to single them out for thanks for all their […]
