Eco-tourism
Shark Safaris is a not-for-profit
organisation and supports environmentally aware
initiatives that enable the provision of non-intrusive
and safe open water encounters with sharks.
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Ecotourism is defined as "responsible
travel to natural areas that conserves the environment
and improves the well-being of local people."
This means that those who implement and participate
in ecotourism activities should follow the following
principles:
- Minimize impact
- Build environmental and cultural awareness and
respect
- Provide positive experiences for both visitors
and hosts
- Provide direct financial benefits for conservation
- Provide financial benefits and empowerment for
local people
- Raise sensitivity to host countries' political,
environmental, and social climate
- Support international human rights and labor
agreements
Shark Safaris attempts to adhere to these principles all times.