As you enter the gas station during the road trip, whale sharks use oil and gas excavation devices across the sea and use thousands of kilometers while migrating thousands of kilometers. Human structure attracts marine life, including plankton, the shark’s favorite snack. Experts, however, are worried that this bait is an endangered giant, which can be at risk of ship strike or chemical pollution.
Whale shark’s satellite tracking on the Western coast Petroleum and gas platforms affect the movement of this soft giant.Marine Ecological Scholar Ben D ‘Antonio and Colleague Report January 18 Diversity and distribution. D ‘Antonio of the Australian Maritime Science Research Institute (AIMS) and Western University’s university said, “As we move across the sea, we will stop and move the functions to make easy meals before we continue. Perth.
The largest fish on the planet (Rhincodon Typus) -In reach up to 18 meters -Munch through plankton of 20 kilograms every day. Petroleum and gas excavation devices act like artificial reefs, creating a lot of food to attract sharks.
D ‘Antonio said, “Think of the submarine function like the truck stop on the highway. “In family vacation, we often go to the truck stop and supply fuel and catch the fast bite. [heading] As our final destination. Whale sharks seem to use undersea function in a similar way. ”
For 14 years, researchers have tagged 78 whale sharks, tracked exercise, cross the location of topography, to see how they affect the route of sharks. Natural pinnacle, canyons and joints act as a pit stop, but the temptation of oil excavation devices that can be strengthened by the charm of plankton to the light of the platform may be in danger of hitting ships or encountering oil contamination. Leakage or discharge. It is impossible to know exactly how many people are killed by ships. Their body sinks Without a trace
The authors hope that this discovery will help to raise awareness of the potential impact on marine life when decision makers who manage marine protection areas are dismantled or new structures such as marine wind turbines are established. D ‘Antonio said, “This will be more relevant as renewable energy development begins to add additional structures to many regions along the continental margin.
