Lead Infield Coordinator Basith Mohamed and research volunteer Laura, gather data on vessels in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA). They record information such as type of vessel, what it is used for, how many passengers are onboard and if they are breaking any rules. The data is passed on to the Maldivian government to help create management plans and enforce stricter rules in the MPA. This is designed to help protect the unique and fragile marine ecosystem of the Maldives.