We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the data that Save the Blue has been collecting since our initial tagging trip has contributed to some major whale shark research. Dr. Mark Erdmann, vice president of Asia-Pacific marine programs at Conservation International and our on-the-ground marine biologist in Cendrawasih Bay, spent ten days with the Georgia Aquarium researching stress levels in whale sharks. For the first time, scientists have been able to conduct successful wild whale shark health assessments! We are so unbelievably proud to have been able to collaborate with Conservation International and the Georgia Aquarium to open the door into understanding wild whale sharks, and how we can best support their health.
We recommend reading an article published by the Georgia Aquarium that explains the insights the tagged sharks have provided the team.
Additionally, here's a video produced by the Georgia Aquarium showing footage of the process of drawing blood samples from and tagging the sharks!
We recommend reading an article published by the Georgia Aquarium that explains the insights the tagged sharks have provided the team.
Additionally, here's a video produced by the Georgia Aquarium showing footage of the process of drawing blood samples from and tagging the sharks!
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