Shark ecotourism tours inspire two years of lasting conservation action
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Scientists surveyed people who went on shark tours in Hawaii and found they were 40% more likely to engage in shark conservation than they would have been without the experience
Shark populations are declining significantly due to human activities and a third of species are threatened. Participation in shark ecotourism leads to increased conservation efforts among tourists and the public. After two years, those who engaged in ecotourism showed a 40% increase in conservation activities. Educational experiences during these tours provide vital information about the role of sharks in the ecosystem.
How shark ecotourism sparks long-term conservation
People who join shark ecotourism tours are more likely to take action to protect sharks, including donating to related causes, signing petitions or speaking up online, new research from the University of Sydney shows.
Those who swim with sharks under supervision are still more likely to commit to their protection two years later. Researchers at the University of Sydney discovered that people who swim with sharks during an excursion are more likely to commit to the protection of these animals two years later. For example, they sign petitions, donate money to charities […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl.
Shark ecotourism tours inspire two years of lasting conservation action
New University of Sydney research shows that shark ecotourism participants in Hawaii remained 40 percent more likely to engage in shark conservation actions two years after their encounter, offering evidence that responsibly run wildlife tours deliver benefits beyond economics.
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