Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has banned all kinds of interactions with whale sharks, locally known as “balilan,” ...

Like rolling into a gas station during a road trip, whale sharks use oil and gas rigs as a pit stop during their migrations of thousands of kilometers across the oceans. The human-made structures ...

Emory graduate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant explores conservation efforts for the species in the Feb. 15 episode of “Mutual of Omaha’s ...

Recent findings used wildlife forensics and citizen science data to provide the first confirmed evidence of killer whale ...

The Galapagos Islands are home to many species of shark, including the largest shark, the whale shark. Whale sharks are massive creatures that can grow to a whopping 18m (57 feet), topping the scales ...

A whale shark has left tropical waters to make a rare appearance off a town on the NSW South Coast a few hours’ drive from ...

Activities with "butandings" or whale sharks in the Province of Bohol are ordered stopped by the Provincial Government.

Bohol is known for its green landscapes, but the province also boasts its serene waters which host a rich biodiversity of ...

The concerned groups say that the situation would affect Bohol’s title as the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark and identity as ‘a pillar of sustainable and responsible tourism’ ...

According to their results recently published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, the culprit is clear: a killer whale ...

Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado's Executive Order No. 10 - 2025 considers the harmful effects of whale shark interaction activities on biodiversity ...