Update from our Maldives coral reef and whale shark expedition
Expedition scientist Simon and I have arrived on our liveaboard base in the Maldives and are setting up as we speak.
The liveaboard harbour is – against expectations – still here and has not been filled in for housing. We have a quiet corner amongst other liveaboards although there is some hammering and shouting going on as I type this as last minute repairs are done.
The Maldives are hot and humid as always, the waters azure in places and the corals – well, we’ll see over the next few days.
Some of you will probably be in Male’ already. Group 1, see you tomorrow at 11.00 at the Coffee Club. Let’s go check those reefs…
Dr. Matthias Hammer
Expedition leader and founder of Biosphere Expeditions
About this Expedition
This Biosphere Expeditions project takes place in the Maldives, where volunteers work alongside marine biologists to study and protect coral reefs and whale sharks. Participants help collect important data on reef health and marine life, contributing to local conservation efforts and sustainable tourism initiatives. Learn more about this expedition →
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