Effects of Whale-based Tourism in Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga: Behavioural Responses of Humpback Whales to Vessel and Swimming Tourism Activities
- Description:
- Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga, is a well-established whale-watching destination in the South Pacific. Between July and October, the waters around the archipelago represent one of the most important breeding grounds for Oceania humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). The Tongan government allows tourist swimming activities with whales and tour operators strongly promote the practice of swimming-wit...
- Display date:
- 2019
- Location:
- Tonga
- Format:
- Journal article
- Collections:
- Tuwhera
- Publisher:
- Public Library of Science (PLoS)
- Content partner:
- Auckland University of Technology
- Availability:
- Not specified
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