Sarah Faith is a senior teacher on the values of the travel company’s responsible journey.
Some people in the world inspire us to protect nature David Attborough. The news of his new movie, ‘Sea’Clearly: the sea is the most important place for life on earth. Many of us feel the motivation to travel around the world and enjoy these wonderful marine environmental systems. But it is difficult to know whether we are harmful or help the animals we are going to see. Here, experts explain that their next vacations help us protect our precious Marine habitats.
Should I swim with wild dolphins?
You can do that, says Sophie Louis, the general director World Chetasian Alliance (WCA), but it does not underestimate the potential impacts and the challenges of doing so. “We must remember that we are in the water to get down to the water with wild cettees (a joint term for whales and dolphins) It will disturb the biologically important actionsLike food, breastfeeding or rest, “he explains.
If you decide to swim, check whether it is legitimate where you do it, and hope to use a pipe in open and deep water. Choose an operator that openly releases guidelines to confirm and ensure that animals are controlled and safe.
For example, make sure the swimmers are silent and still there, Don’t go in the direction of displacement Be prepared to abandon the animals and experience inadequate. Eventually, you need to consider whether it is worth going into the water. “You don’t have to underestimate how special it is to see these animals from a ship.”
How to choose a responsible whale vision tour?
Louis says it is important to inquire before booking. Look for the maintenance missions At least 100 meters away from whales already 50 meters from dolphins. There should be limits in the time of passing with animals and the number of existing boats.
Louis says, “Being a responsible operator uses not only the best practices in water, but also in the positive contribution to the environment and local communities.” Search for local property tournament operators that support Maritime security plans And are certified by the WCA or other marine animal system.
WCA is a good starting point to raise whale traditional areas, protecting marine habitats, and celebrating their common marine cultural heritage. In places like Mathira, Los Azors and Tenrf, tour operators are interested in the safety of managed by severe standards Animal welfareAs well as events or museums dedicated to the history of whales in the region. The eight -day holiday with a responsible journey in Los Azoras, which includes five whale vision -led luncheon, led by a sea animal expert, costs 835 pounds (about 993 euros) without planes.
And how can I enjoy the environmental beach holiday?
“The responsible tourism has an invention Balance The benefits of this will compensate for any negative impact, ”says Louis. According to the British beneficial system, the Surfers reaches more than 11 million tonnes of plastic oceans every year. Plastic Vacation on your journey to places where its “plastic -free communities”, ie, to share determination Reduce single -utility plastics.
Take your debris home (and something else you see), but Leave natural memories to the beach. “No matter how inspired to collect bombs or corals, all of them Key parts of the environmental system“Louis advises.” It may seem less for you, but they take a little thing and add everything every year when there are hundreds of thousands of tourists. “
Anthony Chanar is the director of the NGO Reef Conservation International, who works to protect the Belis Coral Harming. Strongly recommends the app Secure solar creams for reefs. “Chemical products of sunscreens (especially oxygen and Actinoxado) are killing coral reefs, increasing their whitening and damaging polyps.”
And with 14,000 tons of sun cream Every year the bodies slide from the bodies to the sea and each splash is calculated. Channer warns that coastal tourist complexes can cause disaster for coastal environmental organizations. So, before booking, to find out how the hotel supports maritime security and local communities, what it does with them Leash.
Should I see a sea park?
In freedom, the Orgas They can swim up to 225 kilometers a day in social groups with complex languages and cultures. Capture causes pain. “Whales and dolphins may face chronic stress due to these controlled places and artificial environments … and unfortunately it can cause diseases, aggression or self -kalons and premature death compared to natural life.” Apart from coming to a sea park, the responsible tour operator recommends those who are concerned about whales or dolphins that are trying to see them freely.
Is it possible to see turtles laying eggs?
If you go to Sebalonia or Jandey (Greece), Dalion (Turkey) or North Cyprus coasts this summer, it is likely to share a place with sea turtles. Looking at them may be deep and educated, but their nest process is very sensitive to the octa. Visit them Experienced guideDo not touch young people to ensure that it does not have a negative impact, avoiding driving on the beach.
Archelan. You will learn more about your behavior and how to live with them in a responsibility when laying eggs.
Should I travel on the journey?
In 2024, the record number of people chose to travel CroresBut problems that cause whales and water pollution Excess tourismThe environmental and social history of these large ships is very dark.
According to the International Clean Transport Council (ICCD), the travels are more CO2 per passenger-kilometer than the aircraft, and by 2022, 218 trips in Europe produced more sulfur oxides (a gas that causes harmful to the growth of trees) and more than 1,000 million cars. If you want to explore the water, search Small vessels Or traveling to work Protect maritime environments That arrival, use local guides and locally food and beverages.
What is the best way to support sea safety during vacation?
“Our security work is only funded with environmental people who have promised to the environment. Without their help and financing, Refies is not possible,” says Cner. Sanner’s guests were working as a week or more volunteers, Volunteer It does not have to be the goal of the entire journey. You can join the cleaning of a local beach or participate in the Citizens Science Program during the whale vision journey.
“Researchers usually have no funds to go to water every day,” Louis explains, ”But these operators can contribute Actually valuable dataNot only about the population but also about Impact Than Tour They are in those animals. “
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