Being a conservation active Dive Centre , the Underwater Centre went to Qatar for the 4th International Whale Shark conference . 3 days of intense presentations from all the current scientists researching whale sharks from all over the world ...it has been amazing . We work closely with Marine Conservation Society Seychelles ( MCSS)...... see the happy faces below.
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| Dr David Rowat and assistants Freya and Savy |
The last day after the conference was spent on a special trip to visit the whale shark aggregation in Qatar.......only possible via arrangements with the MAERSK oil company and the Qatar Ministry of Environment........so we were very privileged indeed. Over 100 sharks seen, measured, many tissue samples taken and over 20 sharks tagged .......a very busy morning which stated at 03.30 am!!!
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| Dr Rowat and Savy dock side in the Navy Port |
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| Freya catching some early morning sun...only 06.30 and hot already!! |
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Savy after 2 hours in the water ........just in for some water !
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