Whales

Goa launches a Whale Shark Conservation Project, rewarding fishermen Rs 75,000 for rescuing the gentle giants and protecting marine life.

But whale sharks are far off from the mainstream image of sharks. Firstly, they feed on plankton--copepods, krill, fish eggs, crab larvae and small squid or fish. Contrary to popular belief, they do not threaten humans.

A group of marine biologists have spotted a pair of blue whales off the Maharashtra Coast. What is exciting about this find is that this is the first sighting of the majestic mammals in this region after 101 years!