How can we protect whale sharks in the Maldives? The MWSRP project and RIU
15 May 2025 Proudly CommitedIn the Indian Ocean, among crystal-clear waters and coral reefs teeming with life, lives the largest fish in the world: the whale shark. Imposing, peaceful and vulnerable, this marine giant has found its staunchest defender in the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP). Since 2006, a team of scientists and educators has been studying and protecting this unique species. This year, RIU...