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Steps to Choosing a Responsible Whale Shark Tourism Operator

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Whale sharks are one of the most beautiful creatures in the sea. They are large (> 12 meters), elegantly move in the water, with a beautiful design of white spots and stripes.  Since the whale shark, is an endangered species, if you want to interact with these endangered animals, it is of vital importance to choose the responsible, licensed tourist operator.  Although it has been shown that wildlife tourism usually provides a non-extractive alternate form of survival to extractive fishing, adverse effects on target organisms have often demonstrated.   Learn first regarding the place you want to interact with whale sharks. Make sure you are satisfied with the nearby tourism industry for whale sharks. For example, whale sharks are fed in certain locations which interfere with their natural diet, behavior and migration. Make sure you know the species' conservation status. The whale Shark is endangered. Ask your mates and social networking connections whether a whale ...