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Legal study prior the implementation of a regulatory instrument for marine mammal touristic activities in the wider caribbean region
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Date de publication : 01/01/2021
Interreg Caribe. As an introductory remark it might be recalled that whales and dolphins are wildlife icons and became a major tourist attraction that creates experiences for visitors but also contribute to the local economy. This iconic wildlife tourism whereby tourists observe and/or interact closely with marine mammals has been a rapidly growing sector of the tourism industry. The potential effects of wildlife tourism on the health and well-being of marine mammals need to be reduced an mitigated. To adress this issue of marine mammal wildlife tourism, it is necessary to regulate this industry that typically started in the 90's.