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Movement, behavior, and habitat use of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) in the Tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean
Monitoreo de especies
Metodologías de monitoreoWhale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are found circumglobally in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate waters, and their known seasonal aggregations and migratory movements are influenced by factors such as ocean currents, thermobiological systems, and patterns of productivity. Several locations in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean are known habitats for R. typus; Although it has long been known that whale sharks aggregate along the Panama coast, little is known in relation to their movement patterns, behavior, and habitat use. In this study, we investigated the movements and behaviors of R. typus tagged in Panama in relation to oceanographic variables and examined the overlap of foraging habitat and migratory routes with marine protected areas (MPAs), industrial fishing areas, and marine traffic.
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- Categoría Blue Five: Tiburones
- Familia: Tiburones ballena
- Especies: Tiburón ballena (Rhincodon typus)
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