International Whale Shark Day Being Held on August 30: ‘Save the Whale Shark Campaign’ launched

On the occasion of International Whale Shark Day, celebrated globally on August 30, Wildlife Trust of India is launching – ‘Save the Whale Shark Campaign’ – along the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep. The inauguration of the year-long campaign project is scheduled to be held in Milagres Hall, Mangalore by the Shri Angara Sullia, Minister of Fisheries, Port and Transport Department of Karnataka.

Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is a leading Indian nature conservation organization committed to the service of nature. Its mission is to conserve wildlife and its habitat and to work for the welfare of wild animals, in partnership with communities and governments. Since its inception in 1998, WTI has been working towards achieving its vision of a secure natural heritage of India. For more www.wti.org.in