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Protecting sharks will mean protection for other species too Back in September I wrote about the plans to create a shark sanctuary in Raja Ampat proposed through a collaboration between Shark Savers and Misool Eco Resort. Since they launched the petition, over 8,500 people signed, together with hundreds of tourism companies and NGO’s. Yesterday it was announced that the . . . → Read More: Shark sanctuary declared in Raja Ampat! What is one of the first considerations when divers are choosing their next trip? Cost must be up there but what about the types of marine species that you are likely to encounter? As a diver, some of my most memorable dives and favourite destinations are those where I encountered sharks or rays. Sadly, the . . . → Read More: Shark sanctuary planned for Raja Ampat What: luxury eco dive resort Where: Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia Responsible dive factor: Wakatobi Resorts was setup with a mission to establish a win-win situation for the reefs, the resort, and the local community through sound eco-tourism conforming to sustainable tourism principles. In partnership with local community leaders, they developed their ‘Collaborative Reef Conservation Program’. This program motivates the . . . → Read More: Case Study: Wakatobi Dive Resort, SE Sulawesi Indonesia What: Stunning private resort island offering diving holidays on some of the world’s richest reefs Where: Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia Responsible diving factor: This small dive resort has worked in conjunction with the local community fishermen and leaders to create a 425 sq km No Take Zone protecting the rich biodiversity of the surrounding islands, reefs and . . . → Read More: Case Study: Misool Eco Resort, Indonesia |
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