Ningaloo Outlook Whale Shark tracking
A project of CSIRO and BHP in conjunction with the partners and sponsors detailed below.
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| Name | Species | Life Stage | Release Date | Last Location | Days Transmitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean | Whale Shark | Juvenile | 2015-06-26 | 2015-08-07 | 42 |
| Wilbur | Whale Shark | Juvenile | 2015-06-26 | 2015-08-07 | 42 |
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Introduction
CSIRO and BHP Billiton have established a five-year research alliance to complement existing research and monitoring efforts at Ningaloo and to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of Ningaloo Reef. The research alliance comprises a comprehensive and integrated research program that includes three distinct research Themes (Deep Reefs, Shallow Reefs, Tagging Turtles and Sharks), as well as training of the next generation of scientists through a PhD Scholarship Scheme, and engagement with the local community.
