Ningaloo’s whale sharks thriving

Conservationist and marine biologist Brad Norman has pointed to some good news about whale sharks in a new report revealing the results of a 12-year study.

There have been so many reports lately of the global population of whale sharks declining - and this still remains the case - but the great news for Ningaloo is that our whale sharks are thriving. As Brad puts it: “The study suggests that the management practices at Ningaloo are working for the whale shark.” Conservation is paying off.

All of this means you can come to Ningaloo and swim with the whale sharks with the confidence of knowing these stunning creatures are being protected - and that Brad is committed to making the knowledge gained at Ningaloo available to other parts of the world embarking on whale conservation projects.

Brad’s work with Ecocean has won him several awards, and the site is worth a browse for anyone interested in whale sharks.

You can also contribute your photos to Ecocean’s identification library - you never know, your whale shark may be one that no one else has yet photographed.

Tags: conservation, Ecotourism, Whale Shark
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