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Nick Derutter

Mar 26, 20222 min read

Conservation and Aesthetics

Which species deserves to be conserved? One could argue that all animals facing extinction should be saved, as each play an important...

Nick Derutter

Mar 26, 20222 min read

Don’t forget to look on the bright side

When you work in the field of conservation even for a short amount of time your eyes are quickly opened to the perils facing the natural...

Nick Derutter

Mar 26, 20224 min read

Utila Time

I have now been at WSORC for ten weeks. Upon arriving in Utila, I did not quite know what to expect. But as soon as I dropped my bags, I...

Nick Derutter

Mar 26, 20225 min read

Paradise Lost?

As I write this, I have three days left in my internship at the Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center. I’ve had some wonderful times...

Nick Derutter

Mar 26, 20223 min read

Why the ocean matters

I have been reading a book by Alanna Mitchell entitled “Sea Sick” that discusses various ecological crises at different marine locations...

Nick Derutter

Mar 26, 20222 min read

First impressions of Utila

Where can I even start describing my first few weeks on this crazy and beautiful island? I have fallen in love with Utila. I spent a...

Whale Shark Sightings Updates

Whae Shark Sightins Updats

OUR PROGRAMS

RESEARCH

Collecting data on whale shark individuals, oceanic conditions and the surrounding coral reefs to better understand their dynamics

OUTREACH

Promoting responsible whale shark tourism, raising of awareness of conservation issues, and educating local school children about the sea

Training volunteers with the skills necessary to pursue marine conservation careers in the Caribbean

Expeditions that educate participants about the marine environment while actively contributing to conservation efforts on Utila.