The majority of whale sharks in a global tourism hotspot suffer from human-inflicted scarring, new research has revealed. Between 2010 and 2023, a team of international scientists studied whale sharks ...

The sighting of whale shark off Visakhapatnam is renewing focus on conservation and the fragile marine ecology of the Andhra coast ...

Scuba divers in Visakhapatnam experience a rare encounter with a whale shark during a diving session near Chinna Rushikonda.

"Proud of every person who stepped in to help." Bystanders respond after massive creature washes up on local beach: ...

Visakhapatnam: In a rare marine encounter, Dive Adda scuba divers on Jan 18 (Sunday) discovered a whale shark near Chinna ...

The whale shark always presents a subtle irony. It's the largest fish in the world, reaching tens of meters in length, yet ...

Deepwater fishing is also becoming increasingly common, potentially endangering these species even more. [Sign up for Today in Science, a free daily newsletter] Other iconic marine animals, including ...

Gareth J. Fraser is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida, and receives funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The world’s oceans are home to an exquisite variety of sharks ...

The Caribbean Sea is often associated with crystal-clear water, vibrant coral reefs, and post-card perfect beaches. But beyond these beautiful features, the Caribbean is home to something less ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) The world’s oceans are home ...

The majority of whale sharks in a marine tourism hotspot off Indonesia have human-caused scars, according to a new study. Photo from NOAA, UnSplash The majority of whale sharks in a global tourism ...