MAUBYDICK Mission
The sperm whale is one of the most common species in Mauritian waters, occurring year-round and small group of few tens belong is a resident population. The Mission MAUBYDICK, launched in 2013, aims to protect the resident sperm whales by undertaking population assessments, monitoring population status and trends, understanding movements patterns and identifying critical habitats, that can be used for integration them into MSP.
The results of our research show that despite the positive reproductive trend of the local population, the impact of human activity has increased repeatedly in recent years and requires urgent mitigation measures.
Find out more about Mission MAUBYDICK research findings from scientific publications.
You too can contribute to the conservation of these beautiful animals:
– by respecting the animals and following the rules when observing them in the wild;
– by making your observation in the wild useful for population monitoring: share your pictures of the fluke with us via
– by making a donation.
Mission MAUBYDICK is a long-term ongoing project of ММСO. From the end of 2021, it is included as a stand-alone part of the larger project “Conservation of Threatened Marine Megafauna Species in Mauritius”, with financial support by the GEF Small Grants Programme, Blue Water Diving Centre and private donations.
The project is implemented with the permission of the Mauritian authorities:
Prime Minister’s Office Department For Continental Shelf, Maritime Zones Administration & Exploration (CSMZAE), Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping (MBEMRFS).
The project is funded by the GEF Small Grants Programme, Blue Water Diving Centre and private donations.
