Dr Charles Anderson- Marine Biologist

 Dr Chas‘ Anderson has been working in the Maldives since 1983 as a professional marine biologist and is the pioneer of whale and dolphin watching in the islands. He has written many books and papers on the marine life of the islands and his genuine love of them, sheer enthusiasm, knowledge and sense of humour are his major factors. Dr Charles Anderson is a professional marine biologist who has lived and worked in the Maldives since 1983. He is the foremost authority on both cetaceans and fishes in the Maldives, and the pioneer of whale and dolphin watching there. In addition to numerous scientific papers, he has published a series of six guides to the marine life of the islands. He is an accomplished underwater photographer, and normally presents a series of evening slide shows on marine life during the course of his trips.