Despite several centuries of scientific study, research on Madagascar's biodiversity is still at its beginning. Every year forests are destroyed. This destruction hurts not only the biological riches, but also the development of the local population, which depends heavily on natural resources for livelihood needs. Masoala contains an estimated half of Madagascar's total biodiversity, making it an astounding natural laboratory for exploring all research fields in biology.

Two research stations are available to researchers in Nosy Mangabe and Andranobe. Andranobe is located in the western coast of the peninsula. Buildings are available, but researchers can also set up tents. ANGAP agents are always present on the site which serves as a base for many research teams. For more information on research in Masoala, please download the documents available on this site or contact infos@masoala.org