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Galapagos Shark Diving & Galapagos Whale Shark Project
Upcoming Free Online Event: GALAPAGOS WHALE SHARK PROJECT UPDATES
Sunday, October 13th, 2024 - Galapagos Whale Shark Research Project Updates
Join us for an exclusive webinar where we reveal the latest updates from the Galapagos Whale Shark Research Project! Dive deep into the highlights of this year’s northern research expedition, and discover the new insights driving our mission to protect these magnificent giants. We'll cover everything from the whale sharks tagged this season to the groundbreaking data collected through ultrasounds, blood sampling, and a remarkable tracking journey. Don't miss this chance to be part of our conservation story!
To attend, fill out the sign-up form above, and we'll send you all the details 24 hours before the event, with a reminder email 1 hour before we start. For more info, feel free to reach out to us at info@galapagossharkdiving.com.
This free session will be held online at 5:00 PM UTC. Here are the local times based on your location:
- 7:00 PM Germany (CEST)
- 6:00 PM UK (BST)
- 1:00 PM New York (EDT)
- 12:00 PM Chicago (CDT)
- 11:00 AM Denver (MDT)
- 10:00 AM California (PDT)
We look forward to seeing you there!
Our speakers:
Jonathan R. Green, FRGS
Director Galapagos Whale Shark Project
Jonathan R. Green, founder and director of the Galapagos Whale Shark Project, will lead your dive adventure in the Galapagos. A University of North London graduate, he has spent nearly three decades working on the islands and has made thousands of dives. His fascination with whale sharks led to the creation of the project to understand their life cycle. Green is a member of the Royal Geographical Society and works on expedition ships in the polar regions when not in the Galapagos. He also teaches photography workshops globally and has received international awards. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and French, with basic German skills.
Jenny Waack
Founder Galapagos Shark Diving®
Jenny Waack, founder of Galapagos Shark Diving®, has supported the Galapagos Whale Shark Project for years. Born in Germany, she studied Business Administration and worked in investment banking.
Her passion for travel and marine life led her to dedicate her life to protecting whale sharks and the oceans. Through Galapagos Shark Diving, she supports research projects in the Galapagos,
especially the Whale Shark Project, with donations and Citizen Science programs. When not diving or researching, she works on expedition ships in the Arctic and Antarctic. Fluent in German and
English, with good Spanish skills, she lives in Costa Rica and enjoys various outdoor activities.
In The News & Upcoming Live-event/ Past Events
By holding educational presentations about the Galapagos Whale Shark research project, the ecosystem in the Galapagos, oceans, marine wildlife and citizen science, we create more knowledge and understanding for divers and non-divers alike. We think that if you understand a species better, you can protect it. We believe that if we educate people, they will be inspired to protect our oceans and we will have more ambassadors who can create a better future for marine wildlife and their habitat.
During our live-events we share about the research project in detail and highlight some Citizen Science program you can support together with us. Every live-event also offer the opportunity to meet us in person and ask us any question you might have. Check back often as new live-events will be added as they are schedule.
See below for past and upcoming live events as well as videos, podcast episodes, and online articles that our team has been featured in! Our team has such an incredible amount of knowledge and they all share the passion of sharing their expertise of Whale Sharks, marine wildlife, and ocean conservation with others.
Videos
Tagging Whale Sharks in Galapagos, with Sofia Green
Written By Simon J Pierce - Marine Megafauna Foundation
Studying a New Whale Shark Aggregation Using an Ultralight Aircraft as a Spotter Plan
Galapagos Whale Shark Project
Podcast Episodes
Secrets of the Galápagos whale sharks with Jonathan and Sofía Green
World of Sharks - Save Our Seas Foundation
Online Articles
The Presence of Whale sharks is a Good Indicator of a Healthy Marine Ecosystem
Jonathan R. Green - Galápagos Conservancy
New Science: Studying Whale Sharks in the Galapagos with Underwater Ultrasound and Blood Sampling
Written By Simon J Pierce - Marine Megafauna Foundation
Past Live Events/ Webinars
January 2020
In 'Sea Life' Jonathan talked about the research project 'Galapagos Whale Shark Project' in Munich, Germany. He presented the mission of the research project and why it is so important to protect whale sharks.
July 2018
Jonathan talked about the 'Galapagos Whale Shark Project' at a charity event for The Galapagos Conservation Trust’s Oceans Garden Party in London. He presented the latest results and reported about the filming with the BBC for "Blue Planet II".
Every year
Jonathan presents his recent research results for the 'Galapagos Whale Shark Project' and general information on the research project yearly when he visits the Galapagos, with a special focus on ensuring that the Galapagos guides have up to date information.
