Whale sharks in northern GOM

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Scientists at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory are studying whale sharks in the northern Gulf of Mexico. If you encounter a whale shark, please participate in the ONLINE WHALE SHARK SIGHTINGS SURVEY. You can help us learn more about the occurrence and distribution of whale sharks in the region.

To Report a Sighting:
Please complete the survey at [url "http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/whaleshark"][#212126]http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/whaleshark[/#212126][/url]

Information that is helpful to us includes:


[ul][li]Time and duration of encounter [li]Location (GPS coordinates) [li]Approximate size and number of sharks [li]Observed behavior [li]Associated species [li]Photos/video (especially of the region behind the gill slits on the left side of the animal—this is used for identification) [li]Any other distinguishing features (i.e. numbered marker tags located behind the dorsal fin—please notate number)[/li][/ul]

Please help us spread the word about our survey!
Your participation is vital to us gaining a better understanding of their movements and habitat use patterns in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Thank you.
[url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=47841"][#63626b]2008 whaleshark flyer.pdf[/#63626b][/url] (1.19 MB)
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