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World Ocean Day 2026: Learn about these encouraging conservation efforts that are making the Indian Ocean a better place
Updated On: 08 June, 2026 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
On World Ocean Day today, learn about lesser-known conservation efforts that are making the Indian Ocean a better place for its inhabitants
A view of the Indian Ocean from Kanyakumari Beach. Representation pic/Istock
Gentle giants
Measuring 40 feet (almost the length of a BEST bus), Whale Sharks are the largest fish found on Earth. Unfortunately for them, with great size, comes great risk. Off the coast of Gujarat, Kerala and Lakshadweep, these sharks frequently get entangled in fishing nets.
A Whale Shark is rescued from fishing nets in Thiruvananthapuram. PICS COURTESY/WTI
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