" Ecological Knowledge of Fishermen Regarding Sawfish in the Persian Gulf "
Project administrator: Nuwat for Environmental Research and Education, Bahrain
Role of the Midaf Nature Conservation Society: Project Partner

"پروژه آموزشی حفاظت از مگا فونهای دریایی در خطر انقراض برای صیادان و جوامع محلی" با همکاری اداره کل حفاظت محیط زیست استان هرمزگان در حال برگزاری است. تا کنون دو فاز از این برنامه در بندر لنگه و پارسیان انجام شده و ما به پیشبرد پروژه طبق برنامه ادامه خواهیم داد.
اهداف این پروژه عبارتند از:
- آشنایی صیادان با گونه‌های در خطر انقراض در خلیج فارس و دریای عمان
- روش‌های نجات و رهاسازی
- روش جمع‌آوری داده‌ها
- همکاری با محققان 

 " Education project of Endangered Marine Megafauna for Fishermen and Local Communities"
Project administrator:Marine Department of Environment of Hormozgan privince
Role of the Midaf Nature Conservation Society: Project Partner
This peoject is being held by cooperation of the Marine Department of Environment of Hormozgan privince. So far, two phases of program was done in the Bandar lengeh and Parsian and we will proceed with the project as planned. 
​​​​​​​The aims of this project are:

-          fishermen acquaintance by Endangered Species in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

-          Rescue and Release Methods

-          Data Collection

-          Collaboration with Researcher

" Genetic Study of Cetaceans in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman"
Project administrator: Midaf Nature Conservation Society
Status: Ongoing...
The Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, two significant regions in the northern part of the Arabian Sea, serve as vital habitats and migration routes for certain marine cetaceans. Genetic studies can provide precise information about the genetic diversity and population structure of these cetaceans. This information helps researchers to better understand the evolutionary relationships between different species and analyze the role of cetaceans in marine ecosystems.
Moreover, genetic studies can identify unique genetic markers that assist in the conservation and restoration of endangered populations. Therefore, genetic data is a crucial tool for developing conservation strategies and sustainable management of biological resources. The main aim of this project is to investigate the genetics and population structure among deceased cetaceans in the Iranian waters of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

" Study of Stable Isotopes of Cetaceans in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman"
Project administrator: Midaf Nature Conservation Society
​​​​​​​Status: Ongoing...
This project focuses on evaluating the feeding relationships and nutritional ecology of cetaceans in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman using stable carbon and nitrogen isotope values. Isotopic techniques provide precise information about the diet and ecological niche of these species, which helps in better understanding their ecological roles and in the conservation of endangered populations.​​​​​​​