Sentences with phrase «shark ecotourism»

I urge you to reconsider the number of DGVS permits issued for whale shark ecotourism and limit it to no more than 75.

This is critically important for us to understand, both to inform our tagging and research activities and especially for the Indonesian government to be able to sustainably manage whale shark ecotourism in a manner that benefits local coastal communities without negatively affecting the whale sharks.»

These health assessments are designed to provide important insights on whether whale shark ecotourism and research activities are having a significant impact on the sharks» welfare.

Andi Rusandi, Director of Marine Conservation and Biodiversity at MMAF, shared the importance of this study, «As we strive to develop whale shark ecotourism in Indonesia to benefit our local communities and these majestic animals themselves, it is important to highlight conservation.

Not exact matches

An economic analysis of the value of sharks for ecotourism alone finds that each individual is worth far more alive than dead for its fins.

Ecotourism has become the unlikely protector of the unexpectedly endangered great white sharks

In 2004 the operation achieved an Advanced Ecotourism accreditation and in 2014 was a founding member of Global Shark Diving, an international alliance of dive operators committed to shark conservation and providing unique shark experiences for diShark Diving, an international alliance of dive operators committed to shark conservation and providing unique shark experiences for dishark conservation and providing unique shark experiences for dishark experiences for divers.

In the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, the largest of all known whale shark gatherings has become the focus of intense ecotourism pressure.

Swim in lagoons, hike the cactus - covered landscape, and learn to stand - up paddleboard among dolphins and whale sharks on trips with ecotourism company Baja Expeditions (two nights from $ 480 per person).

A WWF - supported ecotourism project that focuses on swimming with whale sharks (while following strict rules to avoid disturbing the animals) has brought a flourishing tourism industry to Donsol, an island town in the Philippines.

In the summer of 2014 a group of internationally acclaimed contemporary artists, including three Mexican artists, joined forces to raise awareness about whale shark conservation, ecotourism and long - term sustainability of natural resources by creating a series of large - scale ocean - themed murals on Isla.

Rodney Fox, a great white attack survivor, and his team in South Australia have made significant contributions to understanding white sharks and share their knowledge through documentaries and ecotourism adventure trips.

Countries are beginning to recognize just how important vibrant shark populations are to healthy ecosystems, and to their ecotourism industries.

About Blog Shark Business is a conservation project that seeks to improve the status of sharks and their habitat by using ecotourism.