We aim to raise awareness of the importance of this species to the integrity of the world's oceans, and by doing so, promote the creation of protected areas on both a regional and global level. By using satellite tagging technology and photo identification to determine the characteristics of the Galapagos whale shark population, we hope to identify long-term migratory movements.
Whale sharks, Rhincodon typus, are listed as ¨Vulnerable¨ in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The main threats come from incidental catch in nets and for ¨Tofu fish¨ consumption in China.
Tracks of all 14 tagged animals plus the floating drogue, (in white). The more erratic tracks are most likely to be the ones still attached to Whale Sharks.
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