Social Group Memberships
Encounter(s) (not all may be currently visible) & Biological Samples
Mapping
If you zoom in too quickly, Google Maps may claim that it does not have the needed maps. Zoom back out, wait a few seconds to allow maps to load in the background, and then zoom in again.
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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"We believe that research is essential to whale shark conservation and have always supported those trying to advance our knowledge of the whale sharks and marine environment. We need more knowledge of these and other creatures so we can make sure that critical habitats are preserved, that the animals aren't harmed or forced to modify their behavior and patterns during our interactions and that we have the best possible information to share with those who visit these gentle giants as well as with those who do not get the opportunity to do so in person. Whale sharks are amazing and we all have a unique opportunity to share our experiences in the photo ID library and watch as our knowledge increases. Being able to actually be a part of the research and being informed of changes and new sightings is one of the best ways to get the broader world-wide community involved ? and conservation is something that demands input and commitment from each of us. --Kristin Anderson, Exmouth Diving Centre" |
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Collaborating Researchers
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."
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."
Dani Rob
Affiliation: Parks and Wildlife Service, Government of Western Australia
Web Site: http://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/
Aisleen Dilks
Natalie Pitman
Affiliation: ECOCEAN Inc.
Research Project: Ningaloo
Sacred Heart Whale Shark Club
Laetitia Smoll
Affiliation: ECOCEAN Inc.
Research Project: Ningaloo
Francesco Comezzi
Tessa Broholm
Affiliation: ECOCEAN Inc.
Research Project: Ningaloo