Oliver Ridley Project

All About Sea Turtles

Did you know sea turtles ‘cry’? Or that they can hold their breath for up to seven hours?

Unfortunately, these amazing creatures are in decline all across the world. In the Maldives and globally, the velaa (green sea turtle) is endangered, and the kahambu (hawksbill turtle) is critically endangered. To help protect them, we must first learn about them and to understand how they’re under threat from with the changes caused by to the modern world. 

Join us for a session on All About Sea Turtles to learn about their biology, why they’re important, and what YOU can do to help increase their chances of survival! 

Manta Trust

Introduction Into Manta Ray and Manta Ray Research!

Come learn first-hand from Maldives Manta Conservation Programme researchers about manta rays and their behaviour. The group of researchers have been studying manta rays in the Maldives since 2005 and will also be sharing what work is being conducted to better understand and protect these gentle giants!  

Maldives Coral Institute

An introduction to coral biology and microbiomes

Learn coral biology basics from MCI’s Professor Callum Roberts, Aya Naseem and Rhiannon Davies who have been researching Maldivian coral reefs. Learn about coral microbiomes and their symbiotic relationships. Ask questions and learn from top coral researchers including Professor Madeleine Van Oppen

Whale Sharks

Learn about whale shark biology from the researchers and staff at the Maldives Whale Shark Research Project. They have just launched a campaign #BeGentleToGiants and will tell you all about how to be with our oceans gentle giants

Sharks

Learn about sharks and shark biology from Miyaru. Why are sharks so important? How long do sharks live? Do all sharks lay eggs? Ask all the questions you want with the shark experts from Miyaru!