Wildlife Trust of India to launch year-long ‘save the Whale Shark campaign’ in Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep on August 30

Category : Wildlife | Location : Karnataka  | Posted on 2022-08-26 04:53:53

Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), a nature conservation organisation, will launch a ‘save the Whale Shark campaign’ in Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep on the occasion of International Whale Shark Day on August 30.

The Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest fish on earth, and a keystone species in marine ecosystem. It can grow to a length of approximately 18 metres and weigh as much as 21 tonnes.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/wildlife-trust-of-india-to-launch-year-long-save-the-whale-shark-campaign-in-karnataka-kerala-lakshadweep-on-august-30/article65809748.ece