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Our main scientific objective is to establish the occurrence, residency and population structure of whale sharks off Nosy Be through photo-identification. We also investigate whale shark movements and feeding ecology, collaborating with partners across the world.

Community engagement is a key tenet of our work, and we initiated an education programme in 2018. We also promote access to the ocean for local communities, and empower local operators to act responsibly.

We have implemented a code of conduct since 2017 that is now officially an inter-ministerial decree. We also actively support the development of effective legal protection for whale sharks, as well as local management initiatives.