Have you ever wanted to know more about whale sharks? Are they whales or sharks? Why are they called whale sharks? In this episode, Royale Hardenstine, from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, answers these questions and more! She tells us all about her work studying whale sharks and rays in the Red Sea! She talks about how she uses special camera systems to observe these amazing creatures and how she tags whale sharks without hurting them. She even talks about her time working at a Marine Animal Hospital working with sick and inured sea turtles and seals! So grab your snorkel gear and get ready for an underwater adventure! 

Red Sea Photo ID:  https://www.instagram.com/redsea_photoid/

OSearch Satellite Tags: https://www.ocearch.org/ocearch-adds-satellite-tag-to-shark-already-equipped-with-an-acoustic-transmitter/

Whale shark: http://askascientistpod.com/episode-33-royale-hardenstine-whale-sharks-and-rays/

Mangrove wit ray: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangrove_whipray

Blue-spotted ribbon ray: http://askascientistpod.com/episode-33-royale-hardenstine-whale-sharks-and-rays/

Manta ray: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manta_ray

Masked Puffer: http://askascientistpod.com/episode-33-royale-hardenstine-whale-sharks-and-rays/