Join the scientific teams from the Madagascar Whale Shark Project and Koraï at sea, and discover the daily life of scientists committed to protecting the marine world! The Madagascar Whale Shark Project is the only organization dedicated to whale sharks in Madagascar. Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the project's founder, Stella Diamant, accompanied by PhD student Armel Mahevitra. Koraï is an organization whose goal is to revive the marine biodiversity of the Indian Ocean by restoring a key ecosystem: coral. Learn more by visiting Koraï’s nursery site, accompanied by coral restoration manager Dayda Rakotomahatsiaro.
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 sucess of our reserch activities can never be guaranteed, and will depend above all on whale sharks; which, we remind, are free and wild animals. Swimming with wild animals will always be done in compliance with code of conduct.Your participation to our trips directly support the work of the Madagascar Whale Shark Project.
