Photo Identification: How Star System Algorithms Have Lead to Identifying Whale Sharks

Posted on November 7, 2017May 31, 2020 by Whale Shark Diaries

Just like a human fingerprint, whale sharks have their own unique patterns. Scientists can use these distinctive spots and stripes to identify individuals and track their growth, movements and migrations across the planet. Photo identification is a common practise amongst many animal research projects. Species include humpback whales, manta rays, turtles, seals, cheetahs, lizards, giraffes Read more about Photo Identification: How Star System Algorithms Have Lead to Identifying Whale Sharks[…]

International Whale Shark Day – August 30, 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017May 16, 2022 by Whale Shark Diaries

A project in collaboration with scientists, conservationists, underwater photographers and ocean enthusiasts from around the globe to help bring the endangered whale shark, Rhincodon typus, into the spotlight for International Whale Shark Day, August 30, 2017 International Whale Shark Day is a global celebration of the whale shark, Rhincodon typus, an endangered animal on the Read more about International Whale Shark Day – August 30, 2017[…]

Raising awareness about whale sharks through school presentations and activities – “World Oceans Day”, June 8, 2017

Posted on June 8, 2017May 31, 2020 by Whale Shark Diaries

“The future belongs to the children” In celebration of World Oceans Day June 8, 2017 by Whale Shark Diaries In collaboration with Montessori Del Cabo, Ocean Sanctuaries, Dive O’Clock and World Oceans Day. The event and activities I spent the last three days working with the students and guides of Montessori Del Cabo, a Montessori Read more about Raising awareness about whale sharks through school presentations and activities – “World Oceans Day”, June 8, 2017[…]

Raising Awareness of Whale Sharks through School Presentations

Posted on December 2, 2016May 31, 2020 by Whale Shark Diaries

Whale Shark Diaries has been busy! Recently our team visited Columbus English Language School and Colegio St. Johns– two local schools in La Paz, BCS. Our goal was to provide the students with some basic information on whale sharks, our project, and the positives and negatives of whale shark tourism. We are excited to share Read more about Raising Awareness of Whale Sharks through School Presentations[…]

5 Ways You Can Help Save the Ocean

Posted on November 12, 2016May 31, 2020 by Whale Shark Diaries

You don’t have to be a marine biologist to aid our oceans. If you are passionate about marine conservation but don’t know what you can do to help, then look no further. Here are five simple ways you can help save our oceans. 1. Reduce your energy consumption One of the easiest ways you can Read more about 5 Ways You Can Help Save the Ocean[…]

Top Nine Eco-Friendly Activities in La Paz, Mexico

Posted on November 10, 2016May 31, 2020 by Whale Shark Diaries

La Paz BCS, Mexico is a popular tourist destination for national and international visitors alike. Well known for its downtown boardwalk and beautiful ocean views of the Sea of Cortez, La Paz also offers a variety of eco-friendly activites throughout the year. Check out our list below for some of our favourites. Visit the Anthropology Read more about Top Nine Eco-Friendly Activities in La Paz, Mexico[…]

Day in the Life of a Whale Shark Intern

Posted on November 1, 2016May 31, 2020 by Whale Shark Diaries

Our average day starts with free yoga, where we relax while overlooking the marina below. After a good stretch we walk down the Malecón to the boat launch, where we meet Captain Erick to get the boat ready for our trip. Usually the water in the morning is calm, and it’s an easy boat ride Read more about Day in the Life of a Whale Shark Intern[…]

Whale shark trip November 28 2016

Posted on October 4, 2016May 31, 2020 by Whale Shark Diaries

Today we had six whale shark encounters which turned out to be five individuals. One shark was new to us, a three metre male. Two are known from La Paz bay and the remaining two were first sighted 1000 kilometres north of here in Bahia de Los Angeles two years ago. One of the encounters Read more about Whale shark trip November 28 2016[…]

Neonate whale shark sightings extremely rare

Posted on April 15, 2016May 31, 2020 by Whale Shark Diaries

Although the whale shark, Rhincodon typus, was first discovered way back in 1828, there are only 21 confirmed reports of neonate whale sharks globally. In this species, a neonate is generally defined as an individual measuring 1.5 metres in length or less. In 2009, a ‘baby’ whale shark specimen was found off the coast of Read more about Neonate whale shark sightings extremely rare[…]

Bottlenose dolphin encounter whilst out monitoring the whale sharks of La Paz Bay

Posted on March 2, 2016May 31, 2020 by Whale Shark Diaries

I have an amazing bottlenose dolphin encounter to share with you. This video is just 18 seconds long. First please read, the video link is at the foot of the post. I followed a very small (approx. 2 metre), shy juvenile whale shark into the shallows before losing sight of it. Suddenly I could hear Read more about Bottlenose dolphin encounter whilst out monitoring the whale sharks of La Paz Bay[…]