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SUFB 545: Juvenile Whale Shark Track Reveals Important Habitats

SUFB 545: Juvenile Whale Shark Track Reveals Important Habitats

FromHow To Protect The Ocean


SUFB 545: Juvenile Whale Shark Track Reveals Important Habitats

FromHow To Protect The Ocean

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Aug 24, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Whale Sharks are a huge and iconic species that are found to have migrated long distances; however, there is still much to be discovered about the species. For instance, do juvenile Whale Sharks travel the same long distances as the adults? The answer is yes...and no. A recent study found that juvenile Whale Sharks swam a large distance for the 126 day study period (2,580 km); however, the sharks stayed within the same islands in the Philippines where there was plenty of food. So they same quite a bit, but didn't move to across an ocean like some of the adults. They stayed within specific regions.  Mongabay covered the story and did a great job and hitting some interesting facts, which I discuss in this episode. Source Enjoy the Podcast!!! Want to talk about it? Join our FREE Facebook Group to discuss the Oceans with Ocean-minded people. Want to listen to new shows that we are testing? Check out The Deep Dive, where I talk to our guests about their careers and Ocean issues/topics about which they are passionate.
Released:
Aug 24, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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The host, Andrew Lewin, helps you overcome the problems of the ocean by discussing the latest ocean news and studies that will help you make more informed decisions in your life so you can live for a better ocean.