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Did you know that most of the scars on whale sharks in Indonesia are caused by humans? A study reveals that fishing and tourism are leaving a concerning mark on these ocean giants. It's time to act to protect this endangered species!
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00:00The Scars of Tourism
00:01The Price Whale Sharks Pay in the Waters of Indonesia
00:04The Majestic Whale Shark, the largest fish in the world, is at a crossroads.
00:09A recent 13-year study by an international team of researchers has revealed an alarming reality.
00:16Most of the scars that mark their bodies are not the result of a struggle for survival,
00:20but rather from human interaction.
00:22The investigation, conducted in the Bird's Head seascape in eastern Indonesia,
00:26focused on 268 whale sharks.
00:29Using their unique patterns of spots and stripes,
00:32scientists documented the injuries of each individual.
00:35The results are conclusive.
00:37Of the 80% of the animals that had scars,
00:40the vast majority of these were attributable to human activity.
00:44The main culprits are collisions with traditional fishing platforms,
00:47known as bagans,
00:48and encounters with tourist boats that offer sightings of these giants.
00:52It's a paradoxical that the very activity that generates millions of dollars
00:56for the local economy has become a direct threat to the survival of the species.
01:00The situation is made worse by the fact that these sharks often feed near the bagans,
01:05which increases the likelihood of accidents.
01:08Adding to their vulnerability is their slow life cycle.
01:11A whale shark takes approximately 30 years to reach sexual maturity.
01:15This means that any injury, no matter how small,
01:18represents a serious threat to their recovery,
01:20and ultimately, to the health of the entire population.
01:23Given this situation, researchers have made an urgent call to action.
01:27They propose collaborating with local authorities to implement regulations
01:31that would require simple modifications to the bagans,
01:35such as removing sharp edges.
01:36These small changes could make a big difference in protecting this endangered species.
01:41This study, published in the journal Frontiers,
01:44is a clear reminder of the footprint we leave on global biodiversity.
01:48It highlights that conservation doesn't always require complex solutions,
01:52but rather targeted and specific local interventions.
01:55The future of the whale shark in Indonesia depends on our ability
01:58to protect those who attract so many.
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