Rare Marine Giants Under Watch as Qatar Inspects Whale Shark Habitat (opens original article in a new tab)

Qatar's environment ministry inspected a whale shark habitat to assess conservation efforts and protect the species' ecosystem.

• Qatar's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change inspected a whale shark aggregation site in northeastern waters
• The team reviewed monitoring methods, conservation measures, and scientific efforts to study whale sharks
• The visit aimed to ensure protection of the species' habitat and support marine biodiversity research