Author: Wendy Bailey – MRCI Author

During my time at the Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute, going out and searching for reptiles and amphibians was one of the most enjoyable parts of the job. Day or night, I was (almost) always keen to get out and conduct another reptile...

On a Monday evening, the Turtle Monitoring volunteers took turns patrolling one of the beaches where hawksbill sea turtles often come ashore to lay their eggs. Unfortunately, in recent years, the top of this beach—the best place for turtles to lay...

Why Are Seashells Important?Seashells are crucial components in coastal and marine ecosystems as they have multiple functions. Perhaps the most obvious, natural uses for shell are the homes they make for hermit crabs, whose bodies curl comfortably...

Over the last few months our forest staff have been working on revamping our agroforest project. During the dry season our forest volunteers have been helping collect seeds to grow in our camp nursery so that we would have lots of seedlings to plant...

This past week we had an exciting encounter on our home beach when a female green sea turtle came ashore! It is very common to see sea turtles swimming on our reef, however it is far from common for one to come ashore our beach. Our home beach is a...

Swim with a Whale Shark in Madagascar!Our volunteers have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of trips and activities during their free time on the weekends. One of the most unforgettable experiences you can have is to swim with a whale shark in...

Currently our two Marine Interns, Tom and Ella, are working towards completing their Dive Master training! Part of completing this course includes leading a night dive. On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week Both Tom and Ella got the opportunity to...