Injured U.S. military veterans experience the healing power of water and wildlife at the Georgia Aquarium when they swam with manta rays, goliath groupers, and even a whale shark as part of the Wounded Warrior Project. Jason Bush, manager of…
Whale shark rescue exposes impact of pollution A group of divers starred in a rescue that went viral by releasing a whale shark trapped in a fishing cable. The animal, visibly affected, remained motionless while one of the rescuers cut off the material that imprisoned it. The intervention allowed the specimen to regain its mobility, which generated a strong reaction on social networks. Beyond the heroic act, the case highlighted the dangers pose…