The contents of this website is a compilation of data, information and efforts by individuals, private companies, NGOs and government agencies. Contributions (small or big) in this website will help us learn more about whale sharks in the Philippines and should be use in management and conservation of the animal. Butanding Network would like to thank and acknowledge the following for their contributions:
Whale Shark Research and Conservation
- WWF-Philippines & WWF-Denmark
- Duke University Center for Marine Conservation
- Coral Cay Conservation (Leyte)
- Moonyeen Alava
- AA Yaptinchay
- Angela L. Quiros
Coordination and Networking
- Nanette Digao (DIDP)
- Jo Marie Acebes, DVM (Bohol)
- Jan-Willem van Bochove, BSc MSc (CCC)
- Nestor B. Rin (Limasawa)
- Jo Annie D. Corvera (Iloilo)
- Jurgenne Primavera, PhD
- Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan (WWF-Phils)
- Ting Emata and Jean Utzurrum (Dumaguete)
- Ellen Flor Doyola-Solis (SEAFDEC)
Whale Shark Reports
- David N. David (WWF-Philippines)
- BFAR HQ and regional offices II, V, VII, VIII
- Noel M. Alonzo, PhD (BFAR VII)
- Nonie P. Enolva (BFAR V)
- Alejandro A. Belen (BFAR II)
- DENR
- Alpios Delima, CRM Officer Ubay, Bohol
- Dr. Gany Gaspar (Region I vetenerarian)
- ECPC
- John Manul and the Municipality of Sablayan
- Jessie Delos Reyes (CAPoceans)
- Isidro T. Tendencia (SEAFDEC AQD)
Whale Shark Photo-Identification
- David N. David
- Pierre Velasco (P-199)
- Olly Wood (P-265, P-280, P-318)
- Bea Galonnier (P-347)
- Allesandro Pozzo (P-348)
Website Development
- Elson Q. Aca
- Ruby Ann Marie C. Magturo