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About Us

Innovative research, passionate conservation.

We are a dedicated team of marine biologists and researchers, passionately working to understand and conserve the marine ecosystems of Fuvahmulah. We started data collection and exploration in 2017. Since officially launching our research in 2021, we have expanded from a single Tiger Shark Photo ID project to many diverse and impactful initiatives. Explore our website to learn more about our innovative projects, our commitment to marine conservation, and how you can join us in making a difference for the future of our oceans.

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Meet The Team

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Tatiana Ivanova

Founder & Supervisor

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Max Kimble

Science Coordinator & Research Associate

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Nathan Perisic

Science Coordinator & Research Associate

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Filippo Bocchi

Science Coordinator & Research Associate

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Lenny Vossgaeter

Science Coordinator & Research Associate

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Nikita Kornilov

Research Associate

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Jamie Crouch

Research Associate

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Maiah Cope

Research Associate

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Ibrahim Siyan

Founder /Supervisor

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Abdulla Niyaz

Research Associate

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Ibrahim Ziyadh

Research Associate

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Hassan Saeed

Research Associate

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Ahmed Rameez

Research Associate

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Mohamed Shiham

Research Associate

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Aivan Mohamed Zahir 

Research Associate

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Adam Farish

Research Associate

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Zafar Ali

Research Associate

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Irushad Ahmed

Research Associate  

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Mohamed Hafiz Ahmed

Research Associate  

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Ahmed Muiz

Research Associate  

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Richard 

Research Associate  

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Ibrahim Mussid

Research Associate  

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Shahfaan Wassem

Research Associate  

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Ali Aruf Ahmed

Research Associate  

Our Collaborators

FDS
Fuvahmulah Dive School
Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah
Miyaru Program
Manta Trust
Sulikowski Big Fish Lab
The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP)
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