NOVEMBER 2017 projectawareorg Shark and ray tourism has the potential to dramatically improve the future for shark and rays WELCOME Responsible Sharks and rays are in decline Tourism is increasing ID: 806078
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Shark and Ray Tourism Workshop
NOVEMBER 2017
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projectaware.org
Slide2Shark and ray tourism has the potential to dramatically improve the future for shark and rays.
WELCOME
Slide3Responsible
Sharks and rays are in decline.
Tourism is increasing.
Duty to the ocean and our customers.
Help shape a positive future.
Slide4The Guide
Provides practical, science based information.
Targets operators who want to offer best experience.
Helps conserve species and habitats.
Contributes to building local communities.
Slide5GREEN FINS, PADI, CORAL TRIANGLE CENTER
OTHER STAKEHOLDERS
INDUSTRY
DIVE CENTRES, PROFESSIONALS
RESEARCHERS, SCIENTISTS
SCIENCE
NGOS
PROJECT AWARE, WWF, MANTA TRUST
Collaboration
Slide6SHARK & RAY
WORKSHOP
BEST PRACTICE
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
EVALUATE
IN THE FIELD EXAMPLES.
HOW WELL DO THEY PERFORM?
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Slide7SHARK & RAY
WORKSHOP
FEEDBACK
PRESENT YOUR CASE STUDY
YOUR TURN
WORK THROUGH TOOLS TO LOOK AT YOUR OWN
Slide8FINANCIALLY PROFITABLE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
BEST PRACTICE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Slide9Every location.
Every species.
Every circumstance.
ONE SIZE FITS ALL?
Is different.
Slide10OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
CULTURE
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
ON TARGET SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS
MINIMISING IMPACTS
OPERATING
PROFITABLY AND SAFELY
BUSINESS MODEL
Slide11THRESHER SHARKS WHALE SHARKS MANTA RAYS
EXAMPLES: IN THE FIELD
Slide121. EDUCATION
Information provided to customer on the species, guidelines for interaction.
3. ANIMAL TREATMENT
Handling, touching, feeding.
2. IN WATER SAFETY
Dive management and organization.
SIX CRITERIA
EVALUATE
Slide135. ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
Type of attractants, fuel, gear used, carbon footprint.
6. SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
Local community.
4. RESEARCH &
OUTREACH
Science, data collection, monitoring.
SIX CRITERIA
EVALUATE
Slide14TOOL 1: HOW DO YOU PERFORM?
Slide15HOW TO IMPROVE?
IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
3 months
6-9 months
12-24 months
Slide16MANTA RAY MANIA
WALLY’S WHALE SHARKS
BOB’S THRESHERS
CASE STUDIES
Slide17EDUCATION
Information provided to customer on the species, guidelines for interaction.
| How Did They Perform?
Slide18IN WATER SAFETY
Dive management and organization
| How Did They Perform?
Slide19ANIMAL TREATMENT
Handling, touching, feeding.
| How Did They Perform?
Slide20RESEARCH & OUTREACH
Science, data collection, monitoring.
| How Did They Perform?
Slide21ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Type of attractants, fuel, gear used, carbon footprint.
| How Did They Perform?
Slide22SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Local community.
| How Did They Perform?
Slide23| Shark Diving Website
Slide24YOUR TURN
Use the Guide.
How well do you perform?
What actions can you take to improve?
Ask us for help.