~The Marine Conservation Society, Seychelles~  

 
   

 

 

 

Seychelles whale shark monitoring newsletter 

 

  Vol 1

   
 

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Adopt a whale shark!

By becoming a whale shark foster parent you are ensuring that research on whale sharks is continued. Your support will assist in protecting these amazing creatures and ensure that they continue roaming the world’s tropical oceans.

 

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Mazarin (s275): A m juvenile male whale shark tagged on the 25th January 2003 near L'ilôt Island. He has a distinct scaring pattern and is easily recognized.

 Pas-par-tou (s247): A 6m juvenile male whale shark tagged in 2001 with Tag s201 and again in 2002 after the original tag was found to have been partially broken. He now carries the tag  s247.  

Pa- Seye (s322): A 5m juvenile male whale shark tagged on the 7th October 2003 off Beau Vallon, NW Mahe. He has no identifying marks other than the Aquasign tag on his left side.

Hasi (s238): A 6 m whale shark tagged on t he 27t h October 2003 near Therese Island. He/ she has a distinct scarring pattern and is easily recognized.

 

Adopt a whale shark for one year and we will send you (or your friend if the adoption is a gift):

·       A personalised Adoption Certificate

·       Fact sheets on your chosen shark

·       A general whale shark fact sheet

·       The MCSS Whale Shark Newsletter

You can adopt on line by clicking here or send us an   with your choice and we will contact you accordingly

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