International Whale Shark Day is celebrated annually on August 30th to raise awareness about the world's largest fish species, the whale shark. These gentle giants, known for their distinctive spotted patterns and massive size, can grow up to 18meters long and weigh as much as […]
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1. THE BIGGEST ARE ABOUT 40 FEET LONG. It’s often said that the whale shark’s maximum length from end to end is about 45 feet, but this is a fish story. The longest verified measurements of live (or recently dead) specimens are in the 40-foot range. How heavy can […]
READ MOREOceanographer Kate Stafford lowers us into the sonically rich depths of the Arctic Ocean, where ice groans, whales sing to communicate over vast distances — and climate change and human noise threaten to alter the environment in ways we don't understand. Learn more about why […]
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