Mochamad Iqbal Herwata Putra

“the culture is shifting”

Mochamad Iqbal Herwata Putra · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Herwata Putra says attitudes toward whale sharks among Saleh Bay fishing communities are changing.

“If we can protect this critical habitat, we can help the recovery of the regional population.”

Mochamad Iqbal Herwata Putra · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Herwata Putra argues protecting the bay could aid recovery of the regional whale shark population.

“There's a lot of krill because there's a mangrove ecosystem surrounding the bay,”

Mochamad Iqbal Herwata Putra · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Herwata Putra explains why Saleh Bay's food supply attracts whale sharks.

“This area is like home for the whale sharks,”

Mochamad Iqbal Herwata Putra · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Herwata Putra describes tagging data showing whale sharks remain in and around Saleh Bay.