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    A whole week of science

    Join us for a science week at sea

    Want to join us for a week at sea, and discover how a scientific program works?

    For the third year, we are running our very own whale shark science week, where we provide unique expertise and insights into our daily work. Join us for a week of dedicated research trips with our founder Stella Diamant and science team, and learn more about whale shark science and conservation, while swimming with whale sharks every day. This week is designed as unique insight into a global scientific program, where you will have the opportunity to participate in data collection, while benefiting from daily talks from the science team every evening. You will also stay in a beautiful villa, a walking distance from our office.

    Space is limited to 6 people. This trip is run in partnership with travel agency Whisper & Wild.

    What we offer

    Science on every day at sea, and daily presentations

    An initiation to freediving with Freedive Nosy Be

    Ethical whale shark encounters

    6 days at sea onboard our research boat

    Presence of the project’s founder and science team

    A visit of Korai’s coral nursery

    Accommodation in a beautiful private villa

    Breakfasts, lunches and snacks (except on your free day)

    Photographs from your trips

    Prerequisites

    • Be comfortable snorkelling and be able to swim 200 meters with fins
    • Be able to spend several hours on a boat in the open sea
    • 18 years old minimum
    • Medical certificate confirming ability to travel to a remote location and freedive
    • Full repatriation insurance
    • Interest in scientific research and whale shark conservation
    • Adaptability, enthusiasm and humour are strongly required!

    They lived it

    The Science Weeks of the Madagascar Project 2024 were unforgettable! The workshops and field trips were inspiring, the team was incredibly kind and supportive, and even though I’m not very experienced with snorkeling or free diving, I always felt safe and well taken care of. Seeing my very first whale shark was an absolutely breathtaking moment.

    Antonia Knoll
    Antonia Knoll

    We would love to welcome you on board

    Please read this first

    We are not a tourism operator. As a small foundation, we choose to welcome tourists on board to raise awareness about the reality of scientific research and its essential role in the conservation of endangered species such as whale sharks.
    We do not guarantee any encounters, nor the realisation of our activities. Whale sharks are free and wild animals, Swimming with them will always be done in compliance with the code of conduct. We take our time, and try our best to provide unforgettable encounters while we carry out out our research. This unique experience means you can directly witness scientific research in action, as well as interact with our team members, including our Malagasy students.
    Your participation directly supports our work and our actions to protect whale sharks in Madagascar, as well as Korai’s work in coral restauration. Thank you for joining us!

    Are you interested?

    Fill the form and we will get back to you soon. Price and brochure upon request.

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