scubavox home
Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center
WSORC
Behind the fire station, Utila, Honduras
Region Active
Caribbean, Central America
Marine research
1997
Activity
Sharks and rays, Shark research, Marine research, Whale sharks, Marine conservation awareness and education, Lionfish research, Coral reefs research, Coral reefs monitoring, Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, SCTLD, Marine conservation training
Description
WSORC operates one of the few, year-round whale shark monitoring and research centers in the world. A dedicated team of scientists and volunteers work to maintain and restore the marine environment in Utila, Honduras, via research and education. Research includes whale sharks, as well as lionfish, SCTLD and coral reefs. In addition, WSORC increases the presence and availability of researchers in Honduras to work with whale sharks, and provides a strong platform for aspiring Marine Biologists to learn and help kick-start their careers in Marine Conservation via their internship programme.