Social Group Memberships
Encounter(s) (not all may be currently visible) & Biological Samples
Mapping
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If more than one point is mapped for the marked individual, the map also displays chevrons to guide you from the first sighting (shown as a green icon) to each subsequent sighting over time. The chevrons do NOT represent a path of travel, just a sequential link across time.
Meet the Adopters
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"As a diver and marine biology and ecology research graduate, my encounters with whale sharks have been the most outstanding experience of my life. It is such a privilege to observe whale sharks in their natural environment as they grace the oceans with unparalleled beauty and mystery. In supporting ECOCEAN, I hope to help promote the conservation, deepen our understanding and prioritize the sustainability of our relationship with these remarkable creatures for generations of both humans and whale sharks to come." |
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Collaborating Researchers
Jason Holmberg
Affiliation: Wild Me
Research Project: Wildbook
Web Site: http://www.wildme.org
"Jason is a founder of Wildbook for Whale Sharks and its Information Architect."
Brad Norman
Affiliation: ECOCEAN
Research Project: normanb
Web Site: http://www.whaleshark.org.au
"Brad leads ECOCEAN Inc. and is a co-Founder of the Whale Shark Photo-identification Library."
Natalie Pitman
Affiliation: ECOCEAN Inc.
Research Project: Ningaloo