As part of our tour with the “Mozambique Experience”, we had the opportunity to spend time with the two marine biologists who are studying the Whale Sharks and the Manta Rays in the area. Andrea Marshal, originally from the USA, has been studying the Mantas here for more than three years. Simon Pierce, from New Zealand arrived in October of last year to study the Whale Sharks. Their research is being coordinated with the University of Queensland in Australia and is being supported in part by Casa Barry Lodge, Tofo Scuba and the recently formed Mozambique Manta Ray and Whale Shark Trust.