This WWF report provides practical, science-based information for shark and ray tourism operators who want to offer the best possible experience to their customers, while conserving species and habitats and making a positive contribution to local communities. It provides guidance, and tools that can be tailored to local circumstances, enabling operators to improve the educational quality, safety, and sustainability of their businesses.

Topics

Destination Governance and Management
Economic Contribution
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Enterprise Development
Protected and Managed Areas
Wildlife Protection and Interaction

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A3 -Monitoring and reporting
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B2 -Decent work and career opportunities
B3 -Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade
B4 -Support for community
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D3 -Wildlife interaction
D4 -Species exploitation and animal welfare

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

14- Life Below Water

Citation

“World Wildlife Fund;

2017;

Responsible Shark and Ray Tourism: A guide to best practice;

BTRP-ID: 2452″

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