Galapagos Whale Shark Project Update
Whale sharks are under threat. This year through the Galapagos Whale Shark Project we learnt there may be another threat to these ocean giants – climate change.
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Blog: Galapagos Whale Shark Project
The whale shark is the world’s largest fish, yet surprisingly little is known about it. We are still to discover where they go to breed, give birth and spend the first few years of their life. These basic life history elements are not only interesting to know but also important if we are to successfully conserve this gentle giant. This ground-breaking research project in Galapagos hopes to deliver some of these crucial insights into their lives. Read news and updates about the project here:
Whale shark satellite tag emits signals from mainland Ecuador
A satellite tag of an 11-meter female whale shark tagged in the Galapagos Marine Reserve has sent signals from Manta, an Ecuadorian coastal city. The shark was one of eight individuals tagged by the Galapagos Whale Shark Project during their recent field trip, which Galapagos Conservation Trust proudly supports.
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Galapagos Whale Shark Project Update
Despite the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Galapagos Whale Shark Project team were able to undertake a two-week field trip in August 2020 to Darwin and Wolf in the north of the Archipelago to further their important research.
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Galapagos Whale Shark Project Update
Following the global media interest in the international fishing fleets on the outskirts of the Galapagos Marine Reserve, and the news that Hope the whale shark went missing in May, this August’s Galapagos Whale Shark Project field research trip was more important than ever.
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Losing Hope
After eight months, Hope the whale shark's GPS tag has stopped pinging, leading to worries of her whereabouts after heading to an area of high fishing near the Galapagos Islands.
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Proposed protected swimway between Galapagos and Costa Rica declared a Hope Spot
A vital underwater migration highway that connects the Galapagos Marine Reserve in Ecuador and the Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica has been declared a Mission Blue Hope Spot.
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Signals of ‘Hope’ in unprecedented times
In our most recent blog, we updated you about the Galapagos Whale Shark Project’s latest trip to Galapagos. Deploying new…
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Galapagos Whale Shark Project – Updates
The Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) is a large area of the northeast Pacific, which provides protection to a diverse and thriving marine ecosystem, including the world’s largest fish, the whale shark.
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Galapagos Whale Shark Project update
The first ultrasound images of wild whale sharks have been captured. Written by GCT volunteer Avani Gupta. There are many…
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