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Occurrence of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) based on environmental characteristics in the waters of Botubarani Beach, Gorontalo [PDF]
BIO Web of ConferencesWhale sharks are megafauna that inhabit tropical and warm subtropical seas as filter feeders and prey on small-sized organisms by filtering seawater.
Tambunan Christopher Halashon +4 more
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Visitation and economic impact of whale shark tourism in a Maldivian marine protected area
, 2018 Whale sharks are a major attraction for tourist divers and snorkelers in South Ari Atoll, Maldives. Yet without information regarding the use and economic extent of the attraction, it is difficult to prioritize conservation or implement effective ...
Hancock, James +3 more
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ICAR-CMFRI felicitates Fishermen for saving endangered Whale Shark ICAR News dated 4th February 2020 [PDF]
, 2020 The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi felicitates the fishermen from Calicut, Kerala for their courageous efforts of saving an endangered Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) on the occasion of ICAR-CMFRI’s 73 Foundation Day celebrations
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Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2010 A Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) was sighted on the water surface, three km offshore and 12 km north of Rushikulya river mouth on 22 February 2009. The length of the whale shark indicates that it is likely to be a juvenile.
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Conservation & Society, 2012 The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is a long-lived migratory species inhabiting tropical and warm-temperate waters worldwide. Seasonal aggregations of whale sharks in shallow coastal waters of many countries have led to the development of ecotourism ...
Natasha E Stacey +4 more
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The influence of light on elasmobranch behavior and physiology: a review
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023 In this review, we summarize the state of knowledge of the influence of light on the activity and physiology of elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, rays, and sawfish). These are a diverse group with great economic and ecological importance.
Daire Carroll +2 more
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Media Konservasi, 2018 A study on whale sharks have been carried out in Teluk Cenderawasih National Park (TCNP) on May-June 2014. The objectives of this studywere to analysis bioecological of whale shark, the perceptions of local communities and tourists on whale shark ...
Nanang Hari Murdani +2 more
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Get up close to whale shark, dolphins and lot more at CMFRI museum The New Indian Express dated 5th February 2020 [PDF]
, 2020 The public will get an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the largest fish – the whale shark – horseshoe crab, sea snakes, sea birds, pearl oyster, sea cow, dolphins and sharks at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) Museum.
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Fish Food in the Deep Sea: Revisiting the Role of Large Food-Falls [PDF]
, 2014 The carcasses of large pelagic vertebrates that sink to the seafloor represent a bounty of food to the deep-sea benthos, but natural food-falls have been rarely observed.
Gates, Andrew R. +11 more
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Sharks, Sharks, Sharks, by Tina Anton, and Sharks and Whales, by Burton Albert [Review]
The Canadian field-naturalist, 1992 (Uploaded by Plazi from the Biodiversity Heritage Library) No abstract provided.
Coad, Brian W., Coad, Nicholas
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