Global Whale Shark Program
Our Whale Shark Research In the News
Acclaimed media coverage of our whale shark conservation efforts.
2023
ScienceNews. ‘Jet packs’ and ultrasounds could reveal secrets of pregnant whale sharks
MONGABAY. Uterine implants and underwater ultrasounds aim to demystify shark births
FORBES. Galapagos Whale Sharks Undergo Ultrasounds For First Time
Scuba Diver Magazine. Galapagos Whale Shark Research
DIVE Magazine. Whale shark reproductive ultrasound study published
2022 and earlier
American Journal of Transportation. Nacora Insurance Brokers Launches Integrated Marine Habitat Protection Model in Commercial Insurance
InsuranceNewsNet. Kuehne+Nagel becomes first global logistics provider to offer its customers sustainable cargo insurance solutions
Times of Oman. Collisions with large vessels may be factor in whale shark population decline
Science Alert. Scientists Have Figured Out What's Killing The World's Biggest Fish
Eurasia Review. Shipping Poses Significant Threat To Endangered Whale Shark
Telegraph. Whale shark populations are plunging – and scientists believe they’ve found the ‘smoking gun’
Phys.org. Shipping poses significant threat to the endangered whale shark
Independent. Deadly ship strikes on endangered whale sharks could be causing fall in numbers, research finds
Seven Seas Media. New Study Highlights the Need for Long-Term Population Monitoring of the World’s Largest Fish
Dive Magazine. Study shows need for whale shark population monitoring
National Geographic. Whale sharks team up to hunt with other predators in rare video
Seven Seas Media. Inhambane Seascape in Mozambique Recognized as Mission Blue Hope Spot
Dive Photo Guide. Mozambique’s Inhambane Seascape Declared Mission Blue Hope Spot
Seven Seas Media. New Study Highlights Madagascar As a Global Hotspot for Endangered Whale Shark
Seven Seas Media. Book Suggestion: WHALE SHARK, Biology, Ecology, and Conservation (Simon Pierce’s Interview)
Forbes. Madagascar Is A Global Hotspot For Endangered Whale Sharks
BBC. Galapagos marine reserve: Conservationists hail expansion
Seven Seas Media. Madagascar Whale Shark Tourism Valued at $1.5 Million Amid Calls for Stronger Protections
Scubaverse. New study values Madagascar Whale Shark Tourism at $1.5 Million amid calls for stronger protections
Dive Magazine. Calls for Madagascar Whale Shark Protection After Study's $1.5Million Valuation
Geographical Magazine. Social media is providing crucial data to study and monitor marine species
IFL Science. Remoras Sometimes Try To Swim Into Whale Sharks' Butts When They Poop
Deeper Blue. First Wedgefish Tagging Initiative Launched In Mozambique
News Penguin. Korean: 'It stings~' Wild whale shark blood sampling expert (video)
CN Traveler. How to Responsibly Interact with Marine Life
Mongabay. Boat strikes in Maldives put pressure on whale sharks’ survival odds
Mongabay. Mozambique’s new fisheries law expands protections but old problems persist
Oceanographic Mag. Manta rays and whale sharks now protected by new commercial fishing law in Mozambique
iAfrica. Manta Rays and Whale Sharks are Now Protected by Law in Mozambique
Divernet. DIVING CAMPAIGNERS WELCOME MOZAMBIQUE ACTION
Getaway. Manta rays and whale sharks now protected in Mozambique
AllAfrica. Mozambique: New Legislation Protects Whale Sharks and Manta Rays
BBC. Plastic pollution: Whale sharks eating thousands of pieces a day
Oceanographic. Reef manta rays and whale sharks accidentally ingesting damaging microplastics
Seven Seas Media. Microplastics on the menu of manta rays and whale sharks
The Australian. Whale sharks victim to ocean plastic
Scubaverse. Microplastics on the menu of Manta Rays and Whale Sharks
BBC WIldlife. Microplastics polluting Indonesian feeding grounds of ocean giants
The Times. Whale sharks eat thousands of plastic pieces a day
Daily Mail. Manta rays and whale sharks in Indonesia consuming 63 PIECES plastic pollution hour
Gizmodo (Earther). Manta Rays and Whale Sharks Are Consuming a Staggering Amount of Plastic
Glenwood Guardian. Whale Shark of a Time
Argos Systems . Whale sharks in Madagascar
Scuba Diver Life. First ever whale shark ultrasound
Watertown Daily Times . Diver performs undersea ultrasounds on world’s biggest sharks
SBS . First ever whale shark examination complete in the Galapagos
Nu. Duikers maken voor het eerst echo van walvishaai
Yahoo Singapore. Underwater ultrasound sheds light on whale shark reproduction
Yahoo Canada. Underwater ultrasound sheds light on whale shark reproduction
Huffington Global . Underwater ultrasound sheds light on whale shark reproduction
Reuters UK . Underwater ultrasound sheds light on whale shark reproduction
Reuters.com. Underwater ultrasound sheds light on whale shark reproduction
Neatorama. How Do You Take a Sonogram on a Swimming Whale Shark?
AFAR. Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World
World Footprints. Queen of Mantas – One Woman’s Fight For a Threatened Species
LMT online. Diver performs undersea ultrasounds on world's biggest sharks
Wooden Boat Forum . Diver performs undersea ultrasounds on world's biggest sharks
NZ Herald. Diver performs undersea ultrasounds on world's biggest sharks
Science Global News . Watch a diver perform the first undersea ultrasound on the world’s biggest shark
Science Alert. Watch a diver perform the first undersea ultrasound on the world’s biggest shark
Entertainment News. Watch: Diver performs first undersea ultrasound on world’s biggest shark
USA News Site. Watch: Diver performs first undersea ultrasound on world’s biggest shark
East Bay Times. Watch: Diver performs first undersea ultrasound on world’s biggest shark
Pets & Animals. Watch: Diver performs first undersea ultrasound on world’s biggest shark
Mercury News . Watch: Diver performs first undersea ultrasound on world’s biggest shark
SFGate. Diver performs undersea ultrasounds on world's biggest sharks
Headtopics . Watch a diver perform the first undersea ultrasound on the world’s biggest shark
Washington Post online. Watch a diver perform the first undersea ultrasound on the world’s biggest shark
Scubaverse. Underwater ultrasound & first ever blood sampling on adult Whale Sharks
Scuba Diver Magazine. Underwater ultrasound and first ever blood sampling on adult whale sharks
Dive Magazine. First Ultrasound Scans and Blood Samples From Wild Galápagos Whale Sharks
The Times. Scans will reveal how sharks breed
The Times online. Scans will reveal how sharks breed
US Science Tech . Breaking News - Scientists have taken ultrasounds from wild whale sharks
Viral Global News . Scientists take ultrasounds from wild whale sharks in the Galapagos
Forbes. The Low Down On Plastic Pollution And How It Affects Sharks
Mongabay. Madagascar: Where young whale sharks party
Geographical Magazine. ‘Gentle giants’ urgently need conservation management
Mongabay. Tracking tools identify regional hubs of whale shark activity
Envirolink (via Mongabay). ‘Biological passports’ show whale sharks travel less than we thought
Mongabay. ‘Biological passports’ show whale sharks travel less than we thought
World Economic Forum. Pristine Antarctic fjords contain similar levels of microplastics to open oceans near big civilisations
The Guardian. The week in wildlife
BiOME Ecology. Researchers use “biological passport” to monitor Earth’s largest fish
Tunisie Soir. Research: Whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, roam less than previously thought
Today Eco. Whale sharks need better protection against local and regional threats, reports Marianne Brooker
EurekBioengineer.org. Researchers use 'biological passport' to monitor Earth's largest fish
News Beezer. Whale sharks need better protection against local and regional threats, reports Marianne Brooker
Science Daily. ‘Biological passports’ help researchers track the world’s biggest fish
Science Magazine . ‘Biological passports’ help researchers track the world’s biggest fish
The Ecologist. Whale sharks need greater protection from local and regional threats
Phys Org . Researchers use 'biological passport' to monitor Earth's largest fish
The Guardian. Whale sharks feeding in the western Indian Ocean - in pictures
Divernet. FIVE WAYS TO FUND WHALE-SHARK RESEARCH
X-Ray Mag. Philippine waters essential for whale sharks
DIVE Magazine. Satellite Tag Study Reveals Importance of Philippine Waters for Whale Sharks
The Scientist. Image of the Day: Deep Blue Sea
Phys Org . Satellite tracking reveals Philippine waters are important for endangered whale sharks
Science Daily. Satellite tracking reveals Philippine waters are important for endangered whale sharks
Discovery Channel. Shark Planet
Diver. Where the Whale Sharks Are
The Conversation. Pristine Antarctic fjords contain similar levels of microplastics to open oceans near big civilisations
Wise Oceans. An interview with Lukas Mueller
Scuba Diver Life. Famous women in diving: Dr Andrea Marshall
The Scottish Sun . DO some good
The National Student. 11 Things to do in Tofo
Wise Oceans. An interview with Stella Diamant
How we get to next . Stargazing with whale sharks
The Outdoor Journal. Belize Barrier Reef No Longer Endangered UNESCO World Heritage Site
Oceanographic Magazine. Reshaping whale shark tourism in Madagascar
Scuba Diver mag. Scuba Diversion launches ‘Off the Chart’ Myanmar Expedition
News Deeply. Scientists Track Elusive Giant Manta Rays as Poaching Threats Grow
Unearth Women . BIKINIS CAN’T SAVE THE WORLD, BUT THE WOMEN WHO WEAR THEM CAN
Scubaverse. Summer Swimwear that helps marine life
Divernet.com. Join manta queen in Mozambique
Gap Year.com. A Day in the Life of a Marine Conservation Volunteer in Mozambique
Dive.In . Marine Megafauna Foundation launches diving expeditions
Resurgence & Ecologist magazine. New whale shark hotspot discovered in Madagascar
Conservation International. In case you missed it...
Fast Company. The world’s animals are getting their very own Facebook
Scubaverse. Marine Megafauna Foundation launches diving expeditions
Kate on Thin Ice. BECOMING AN OCEAN AMBASSADOR IN MOZAMBIQUE – JULIA’S STORY
Mother Nature Network. For endangered whale sharks, Madagascar is the place to be
Diver (print) . Why community support is essential to progress
Design Boom. marine biologist's discovery of a rare manta ray nursery could help protect species
Find Climate Answers (via Scuba Diving) . Marine Megafauna Foundation Launches Diving Expeditions
Scuba Diving . Marine Megafauna Foundation Launches Diving Expeditions
National Student. This unique diving expedition in Mozambique can get you closer to the ocean's inhabitants than you've ever been before
X-Ray Mag. Madagascar emerges as hotspot for endangered whale sharks
The National Student. How Madagascar became a haven for whale sharks
Daily Scuba News. Madagascar Is A Whale Shark Hotspot
Scuba Diver Life. Madagascar Emerges as a Hotspot for Endangered Whale Sharks
Lonely Planet. Hiding in plain sight – large population of whale sharks discovered in the waters off Madagascar
MSN. Whale Sharks Thriving In Madagascar
Mother Nature Network. For endangered whale sharks, Madagascar is the place to be
Mercola Healthy Pets. Microplastics Pose a Significant Risk to Whales, Manta Rays and Whale Sharks
Project AWARE. Madagascar emerges as hotspot for endangered whale sharks
Global Citizen. Endangered Whale Sharks Found in Abundance Around Madagascar
Smmry (via BBC) . Madagascar emerges as whale shark hotspot
Daily Sun (ZA). Madagascar emerges as whale shark hotspot
African Seer (via BBC) . Madagascar emerges as whale shark hotspot
DIVE Magazine. New Study Reveals Juvenile Whale Sharks Gather in Madagascar
Oceanographic Magazine. Madagascar emerges as whale shark hotspot
Daily Observer. Madagascar emerges as whale shark hotspot
BBC World - Global With Matthew Amroliwala - 17 May @ 15.23. TV COVERAGE!!
BBC World Service Radio. radio coverage
Interspace Reporter (via BBC). Madagascar Emerges As Whale Shark Hotspot
News of Today (via BBC). Madagascar emerges as whale shark hotspot
BBC News. Madagascar emerges as whale shark hotspot
Down to Earth (India). Madagascar emerges as hotspot for endangered Whale Sharks
Biome Ecology. Madagascar emerges as hotspot for endangered Whale Sharks
Marine Biology. Madagascar revealed as hotspot for juvenille whale sharks
Phys Org . To save whale sharks, first we track their young
Africa Info (via Mada Tribune). Madagascar un hotspot pour le requin baleine, le plus grand poisson du monde en voie d’extinction
Madagascar Tribune. Madagascar un hotspot pour le requin baleine, le plus grand poisson du monde en voie d’extinction
FIU News. To save whale sharks, first we track their young
BBC Radio Manchester. Live interview with Mark Kelly re. Ocean Guardians fundraiser
Sun Herald. Cracking the mysteries of the elusive, majestic whale shark
NY Times. Cracking the Mysteries of the Elusive, Majestic Whale Shark
Star Telegram (via AP). Cracking the mysteries of the elusive, majestic whale shark
Associated Press. Scientists seek answers about the biggest fish in the sea
Scuba Diving. Andrea Marshall Named Scuba Diving Magazine's Sea Hero of the Year
Daily Trust. ‘Whale, shark species at increasing risk from microplastic pollution’
Independent. Sailing into the dead zone
BBC. Could plant-based plastics help tackle waste pollution?
Sky News. Microplastics pose massive threat to marine giants, say scientists
The Express. Ocean giants being poisoned by water polluted with plasti
The Independent. Microplastics ‘pose major threat’ to whales and sharks, scientists warn
The Guardian. Whale and shark species at increasing risk from microplastic pollution – study
BBC. Plastic pollution: Scientists' plea on threat to ocean giants