Sentences with phrase «whale shark tourism»

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.

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.

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.

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

Even though whale shark tourism in Mexico is regulated,

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

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

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

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The research advancement, which occurred in Indonesia's remote Cendrawasih Bay, has significant implications for unlocking the mysteries surrounding the overall health of whale sharks — including the potential impacts of tourism on their health.

In Cenderawasih Bay, the whale sharks» reliable year - round presence makes them the focus of a small but growing tourism industry.

Tourism based on whale shark watching has increased dramatically in the last few years and Government agencies have taken steps to protect these magnificent animals so that the species will not be harmed and so they will continue to return to Isla Mujeres area.

All of Splash Dive Centers scuba diving and snorkelling staff are PADI professionals and registered with the Belizean Tourism Operators association, and for our Whale shark tours, they are educated and licensed for proper interaction with Whale sharks, so you get the most from your encounter and trip to Gladden Spit when the Whale sharks are in season.

Splash Dive Centers is committed to long term sustainable tourism and diving practices, and to create opportunities for the community of Placencia for the short and long term, and also to protect the Belize Barrier reef, the Whale sharks of Gladden Spit and all the other aquatic life that we are so privileged to be able to show our scuba divers and snorkelers.

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.

Swimming with Whale Sharks is a booming tourism industry in Mexico.

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We continue to discourage everyone from seeing the whale sharks in Oslob until they switch to sustainable tourism practices.