Whale sharks are quite simply enormous and are the largest fish species currently in existence. They are a slow-moving filter feeding shark and the largest ever confirmed was measured at 12.65 meters in length and weighing in at more than 21.5 tonnes, although it is thought that there are even larger ones patrolling the oceans. Ocean Conservation assists in their continued existence.
There are many ways to help conserve the seas and the seas. For instance, scuba divers can be trained to be more environmentally conscious when they visit the seas and the seas. They should treat coral reefs with care and respect because the coral reefs of almost all seas are being damaged by humans who either intentionally or unintentionally break the coral apart. Coral reefs are an essential section of the sea's ecosystem and are being subjected to manmade pollution which breaks down the coral structure. Once coral is destroyed, it is difficult to grow back, and thus many creatures in the sea that rely on coral are susceptible to extinction.
Preservation also involves protection of marine wildlife such as dolphins. The fishing industry relies on modern methods to capture as many fish at one time to increase profits. The nets that are used to catch tuna fish also trap dolphins.
The tuna industry is supposed to take the time and make an effort to check all catches and clear their nets of dolphins from their nets. But some tuna fishing boats ignore this requirement and allow dolphins to be processed with the tuna that is caught in their nets. It is difficult to regulate and monitor the tuna industry because there are limited resources available and not all tuna fishing boats can be watched as they make their catches.
The scientists and volunteers involved in the projects will spend some time recording their location so that their journeys can be mapped so the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme can make decisions as to their preservation and protection mechanisms.
Swimming with the Dolphins and Whales- When you think of the residents of the sea, you are likely to think of dolphins or whales, the seas most popular sea creatures. Unfortunately, both these are under threat and have become the focus of wildlife preservation groups. You can play a role in the study of these creatures and learn more about them and the efforts to preserve them.
The whale shark is currently targeted by many commercial fisheries, the overall population of this particular fish is unknown, and along with six other species of shark, it is considered as vulnerable. Although they continue to be hunted in many areas for commercial purposes, the fishing, selling, importing and exporting of the species has been banned in the Philippines, India, and Taiwan. With more conservation wildlife projects taking place, hopefully, eventually the population will be recorded, allowing there to be some more hard facts on the future of the whale shark.
Combine this with estimates by the WWF that around 2.7 billion pounds of marine life are unintentionally caught, killed then thrown back into the sea and we have an urgent situation. As part of your work in conservation you may want to get involved with political lobby groups to encourage legal protections to be implemented.
There are many ways to help conserve the seas and the seas. For instance, scuba divers can be trained to be more environmentally conscious when they visit the seas and the seas. They should treat coral reefs with care and respect because the coral reefs of almost all seas are being damaged by humans who either intentionally or unintentionally break the coral apart. Coral reefs are an essential section of the sea's ecosystem and are being subjected to manmade pollution which breaks down the coral structure. Once coral is destroyed, it is difficult to grow back, and thus many creatures in the sea that rely on coral are susceptible to extinction.
Preservation also involves protection of marine wildlife such as dolphins. The fishing industry relies on modern methods to capture as many fish at one time to increase profits. The nets that are used to catch tuna fish also trap dolphins.
The tuna industry is supposed to take the time and make an effort to check all catches and clear their nets of dolphins from their nets. But some tuna fishing boats ignore this requirement and allow dolphins to be processed with the tuna that is caught in their nets. It is difficult to regulate and monitor the tuna industry because there are limited resources available and not all tuna fishing boats can be watched as they make their catches.
The scientists and volunteers involved in the projects will spend some time recording their location so that their journeys can be mapped so the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme can make decisions as to their preservation and protection mechanisms.
Swimming with the Dolphins and Whales- When you think of the residents of the sea, you are likely to think of dolphins or whales, the seas most popular sea creatures. Unfortunately, both these are under threat and have become the focus of wildlife preservation groups. You can play a role in the study of these creatures and learn more about them and the efforts to preserve them.
The whale shark is currently targeted by many commercial fisheries, the overall population of this particular fish is unknown, and along with six other species of shark, it is considered as vulnerable. Although they continue to be hunted in many areas for commercial purposes, the fishing, selling, importing and exporting of the species has been banned in the Philippines, India, and Taiwan. With more conservation wildlife projects taking place, hopefully, eventually the population will be recorded, allowing there to be some more hard facts on the future of the whale shark.
Combine this with estimates by the WWF that around 2.7 billion pounds of marine life are unintentionally caught, killed then thrown back into the sea and we have an urgent situation. As part of your work in conservation you may want to get involved with political lobby groups to encourage legal protections to be implemented.
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