News
Thank you to various businesses in Folkestone
Sunday 22nd November 2009
The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme is hugely grateful to a number of businesses in Folkestone, Kent, for their generous sponsorship.
MWSRP's Scientific Advisor, Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara, receives knighthood in the Order of Saint-Charles
Tuesday 17th November 2009
On 17 November Tethys' founder and honorary president, Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara, received a knighthood in the Order of Saint-Charles by H.S.H. the Prince Albert II of Monaco, for services rendered to the Principality in his quality of Chair of the Scientific Committee of ACCOBAMS.
Upcoming December '09/January '10 Trip
Monday 9th November 2009
The team will be back in South Ari on the 10th December 2009 to continue the MWSRP's pioneering whale shark research. Also high on the priority list is the development of the new FenMaaDhiguRan Marine Protected Area (MPA).