Catoche

Spatial and temporal characteristics of whale shark and manta aggregations in the Western Caribbean & Gulf of Mexico

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Species: Whale Shark
Life Stage: Adult
Gender: Male
Release Date: 2010-07-24 17:48:00
Release Location: Near Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Last Location: 2010-08-01 20:56:57

Adoptive Parents:
Michael Ferguson

Background

Catoche is a medium size yet mature male whale shark that was tagged while feeding on a large spawning event in the blue waters NE of Isla Mujeres.

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