Whale Shark Research, Center for Fisheries Research and Development

The world’s largest fish, the whale shark, is currently listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Animals. In an attempt to develop a risk assessment for this species to aid in conservation efforts, researchers from The University of southern Mississippi-Center for Fisheries Research and Development, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Blue World Research Institute (BWRI) are collaborating on a two-year study. During this study whale sharks in the Gulf will be tagged to gather telemetry and behavioral information to increase knowledge about the species and to help inform BOEM’s decision making for offshore energy development.

New study highlights the need for long-term population monitoring of the world's largest fish - Inside Ecology

Marine Research - All Out Africa Foundation

Whale Shark Hot Spot Offers New Conservation Insights

Inside the Chaotic World of Whale Shark Tourism

Whale Shark Research and conservation projects in the Philippines — Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines

Whale Shark Research, Center for Fisheries Research and Development

Wanderlust Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Mote on the trail of mysterious whale sharks

Whale Shark Project - Tata Chemicals

Whale Shark Research, Center for Fisheries Research and Development

Galapagos Whale Shark - Galapagos Whale Shark Project

Volunteer Maldives – Whale Shark Conservation ⋅ Natucate

Whale Shark Scientific Research Team — Marine Megafauna Foundation

Tracking the Elusive Whale Shark - The New York Times