Volunteer to Protect the Whale Sharks

Volunteer with Whale Sharks in La Paz - Whale Shark Mexico

Would you like to be part of whale shark monitoring research trips? Learn about the biology of the whale sharks, and the way that Whale Shark Mexico studies them, and be part of a research field trip in La Paz Bay with the Whale Shark Mexico team!

In order to support the monitoring, we do research trips involving long-term interns and short-term volunteers, where we educate and raise awareness of people about the whale sharks, the ocean conservation and the importance of research. The proceeds of this adventure goes toward conservation and protection of the whale sharks.

Whale Shark Monitoring Details

During the whale shark monitoring, you will spend 3-4 hours at sea assisting the Whale Shark Mexico team in whale shark data collection. Fieldwork activities may include collecting photographs while snorkeling to identify individuals, assisting with zooplankton sampling, conducting whale shark behavioral monitoring, contributing to database management and data analysis, and so much more.

We take small groups and our boat is maximum 6 people on board.

Participants must know how to swim and snorkeling experience is preferred.

Timing

Trips depend on weather conditions and runs from October to April.

Includes

• Snorkel equipment
• Water (bring your own reusable BOTTLE to be filled we are against plastic, if you don’t have we can provide it)
• Snacks
• Biodegradable sunblock
• Bracelet to enter the refuge
• 100% of the cost goes toward supporting the monitoring field work

Duration

Depending on the season, the field work is typically 2-3 hours