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Whale watching is seen as an ethical alternative to viewing captive cetaceans. Credit: Neena Bhandari/IPS
October 18, 2019
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The thrill of watching a whale up close or schools of dolphins frolicking in an ocean are much sought after experiences today, boosting the demand for tours that provide people the opportunity to see these marine animals in their natural habitats. But becoming a major tourist drawcard has also exposed cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and their environs to risks and challenges.

 

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