The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the biggest fish in the sea, reaching up to 18m in length.

For 2013 our main Whale Shark Research and Conservation Experiences will be to Isla Mujeres in Mexico and Mafia Island in Tanzania. Please click on the links below for further details:

Whale Sharks of Isla Mujeres - Research & Freediving Experience
(£1,590 July / Aug)

Whale Shark Research & Conservation – Mafia Island
for snorkellers & divers alike
10 days from £1890 Nov, 2013
Team includes global Whale Shark expert Dr Simon Pierce

... but if you would prefer to join research teams in the Seychelles please Contact Us to discuss.

Tailor made extensions in Seychelles

The Seychelles are a stunning series of islands scattered across the Indian Ocean.  Aqua-Firma is a specialist at tailor made travel to the Seychelles throughout the year and many of our previous teams have taken advantage of this by asking us to arrange further exploration of the islands before and after the whale shark experience.  Some of the activities we can arrange include the following:

• Waterside lodges in Praslin, La Digue and many other islands with visits to some of the best national parks and conservation sites in the island group.  
• Stays at exclusive eco-islands including Bird Island, Cousine, Fregate and North Island
• Further diving both land-based or from a sailing dive liveaboard to the Inner Islands and Amirantes
• Private bareboat & crewed sailing yacht charters
• Natural History Yacht Safaris booked on a cabin basis
• Wildlife safaris in Kenya

 Photos kindly provided by Aqua-Firma associates and clients: guide Andy Davies (www.andydavies.info ), Linda Ashmore, Charlotte Caffrey, David Rowat, Ralph Pannell, STB, Tony Baskeyfield, Kim Marshall-Purves, Olivier Roux and Shaowen LIn with thanks 

Whale  shark diving  Diving with Whale Sharks  -  Dive Seychelles  -  Swim and Snorkel with Whale Sharks  -  Responsible Travel holiday Mahe Island  -   Praslin La Digue and Bird Island  -  Marine Research and Conservation experience