Ever wondered what whale sharks snack on in the waters of La Paz? 🦈🌊 It all starts here—on the boat, with a plankton net, a flowmeter, and five minutes of waiting while tiny marine organisms are collected. Why does it matter? These plankton samples help us understand the diet of the ocean’s gentle giants, monitor water quality, and assess the health of the ecosystem they call home 💧🔬 Back in the lab, every drop tells a story. Science isn’t just about what’s big—it’s about the smallest detail