"Science Day" with Madagascar Whale Shark Project

Discover the daily life of scientists committed to protecting the marine world with the scientific teams of the Madagascar Whale Shark Project! The Madagascar Whale Shark Project is the only organization dedicated to the whale shark in Madagascar; benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the project's founder, Stella Diamant, accompanied by PhD student Armel Mahevitra. 

After spending most of the morning at sea observing animals and participating in data collection with the project's founder, Stella Diamant, we'll head to the center to join the rest of the group. l’équipe et découvrir le travail réalisé sur place en bénéficiant des connaissances et de l’expertise des spécialistes du requin baleine.

This unique experience takes place from the Madagascar Whale Shark Project's 9.8-meter research boat. Small groups only.

All data collection activities are carried out with a scientific permit issued by the Malagasy government.

The success of these activities is never guaranteed and will depend primarily on the whale sharks, which, we remind you, are free and wild animals. Encounters with wild animals will always be conducted in accordance with the approach guidelines. Your participation in this outing directly supports the project's activities.

  • 7:30 a.m.: Departure from Madirokely and briefing on board before a morning at sea to encounter whale sharks and collect data (depending on the needs and possibilities of the field): Photo identification and recording of environmental data Biopsies, Deployment of acoustic and/or satellite tags, Collection of prey samples
  • 11:30am/12:30pm: Discovering the work carried out at the center by the MWSP
The Madagascar Whale Shark Project is the scientific and conservation program for whale sharks in Nosy Be. For more information about the foundation: https://www.madawhalesharks.org/
The realization of these activities is never guaranteed, and will mainly depend on whale sharks; which, we remember, are free and wild animals. Launching with wild animals will always be done in compliance with the approach charter. 
We welcome a maximum of 6 passengers (excluding scientists) on the boat during the trip.

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Our strengths

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Our team

Spend a wonderful day, make unforgettable encounters accompanied by passionate guides who will share with you their love and respect for the sea!

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Our boats

Our three boats are open Vandam hulls. They are 8m long and 2.5m wide. Equipped with a awning for sun protection, storage case for your bags, a shelf and a fin racket, these boats are perfectly designed for our activity. It's very easy to get in the water and to come back on the boat. Equipped with a 150hp Yamaha engine, we can quickly get to the area of observation.

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Hydrophone: listen to the whalesong!

Thanks to our hydrophone, you may have the chance to hear humpback whalesong or listen to dolphins communicate. "The world of silence" is not that silent!

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Notre taux de réussite

Our strength is also to have excellent success rates in observing species. This success can be explained by our experience and our network of water informants! Although we can guarantee our research effort, we can never guarantee encounters, it is nature which, in the end, has the last word!

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Waterproof identification sheet on fauna and flora

It is always a magical time to see marine mammals and fish in their environment. It is also important to have explanations and information on fauna and flora. Therefore, in addition to a specialized guide on each excursion, you can find out more by consulting the documentation available on our boats.

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