In the Media
Simon J Pierce is co-founder and Principal Scientist at the Marine Megafauna Foundation, where he leads the global whale shark research and conservation program. His marine research and photography are routinely covered by major media outlets such as:
One of his photographs was chosen as a personal favourite of Sir David Attenborough’s, in conjunction with BBC’s Blue Planet II series, and another illustrates one of the global PADI scuba diving certification cards.
Check out Simon’s full bio here.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
The World's Largest Whale Sharks Are Disappearing
Investigating the Mysterious Whale Sharks of Mafia Island | VIDEO
THE GUARDIAN
The ocean’s largest mystery – why has no one seen a whale shark give birth?
Whale sharks feeding in the western Indian Ocean - in pictures
Whale and winghead sharks move step closer to extinction
Power, majesty, wonder: the startling world of sharks – in pictures
WASHINGTON POST
A huge fleet of fishing boats is threatening the extraordinary marine life of the Galapagos
Watch a diver perform the first undersea ultrasound on the world’s biggest shark
PADI
Galapagos Islands: Behind the Lens with Simon J Pierce
BBC
Madagascar emerges as whale shark hotspot
Plastic pollution: Scientists' plea on threat to ocean giants
THE TELEGRAPH
Swimming with giants in Madagascar
DIVE MAGAZINE
Competition Photograph Highlights Plight of Plastic Nest Building Seabirds
First Ultrasound Scans and Blood Samples From Wild Galápagos Whale Sharks
New Study Reveals Juvenile Whale Sharks Gather in Madagascar
Sharks, Rays And Whales Impacted By Microplastic Pollution And Associated Toxins
OCEANOGRAPHIC
The ocean’s largest mystery – why has no one seen a whale shark give birth?
SCIENCE ALERT
Watch a Diver Perform The First Undersea Ultrasound on The World's Biggest Shark
METRO
Shocking photo shows gannet nests ‘overflowing with fishing debris’
SCIENCE DAILY
Satellite tracking reveals Philippine waters are important for endangered whale sharks
DAILY MAIL
Hundreds of hammerhead sharks are caught on video by marine biologist off the Galapagos islands
EARTH TOUCH NEWS
Dinner for two: These whale sharks are all about slow food
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Dream of swimming with whale sharks?
DOWN TO EARTH
Madagascar emerges as hotspot for endangered whale sharks
NEW ZEALAND HERALD
Diver performs undersea ultrasounds on world's biggest sharks
SAFARI NEWS
One tiny island… the world’s largest fish