Sentences with phrase «shark tourism»

I also hope that tour operators will begin to see that there is a demand for responsible whale shark tourism.

While diving to see sharks has its abstract value, many tour operators and volunteer organizations are taking advantage of shark tourism to directly benefit conservation.

Even though whale shark tourism in Mexico is regulated,

We have already published the Whale Shark Tourism Handbook as a guide, and the results of this study will further enrich our knowledge on the species.

Fusion's shark correspondent Madison Stewart travels to Darwin, to speak to the operators of one of the country's few shark tourism operations and learn about the benefits of saving the region's sharks.

However, the whale shark tourism industry in Mexico is highly regulated so be sure to do your research before booking a tour.

Whale shark tourism does pose a threat to the whale sharks.

Southern Environmental Association, SEA, an NGO responsible for whale shark tourism at Gladden Spit takes a leading role in Whale shark awareness and protection.

He was the Captain for international and Inter Island expeditions, including shark tourism, private charters, and film shoots.

There is some shockingly unsustainable whale shark tourism in the Philippines, which includes the baiting of whale sharks and even allowing tourists to climb on their backs.

Tribu Hostel also failed to provide us with any information on sustainable whale shark tourism.

The rules and regulations guiding Whale Shark tourism are in place to protect the participants and the Whale Sharks themselves.

Here's my experience of swimming with whale sharks in Isla Holbox, sustainable whale shark tourism and advice on how to swim with whale sharks responsibly.

Even though whale shark tourism in Mexico is regulated, tourists are given very little information about sustainable whale shark tourism or whale shark conservation.

Whale shark tourism can interrupt their feeding and tour operators need to be aware of proximity to whale sharks as well.

If you plan to swim with whale sharks in Isla Holbox or Isla Mujeres in Mexico, be sure to follow the recommended regulations for responsible whale shark tourism and look for responsible whale shark tour operators.

The goals of the Regulations are to (i) protect the whale sharks from over-exploitation; (ii) avoid conflict with other users of Gladden Spit such as commercial artesenal fishermen; (iii) protect the Gladden Spit marine environment; and (iv) provide a level playing field for local guides and tour operators to ensure an equal opportunity to participate in the benefits of whale shark tourism.

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Shark tourism is a driving force behind the economies of Isla Holbox in Mexico, Hermanus, South Africa, and in the Maldives, Palau and the Bahamas.

For instance, Belize began whale shark tourism to find that the enthusiasm of swimmers were making the sharks shy away, at the risk of losing their chance to feed.

Isla Holbox is working on building up whale shark tourism, but hopes that the restrictions placed on the tourism operations, such as each boat requiring a license, that each boat can only carry a certain number of individuals, and that only one boat at a time can be next to a whale shark.