The Role and Presence of a Guide: Preliminary Findings from Swim with Seal Programs and Land-Based Seal Viewing in New Zealand

Description:

Marine mammal tourism is increasing worldwide and pinnipeds are increasingly a target of guided tourism ventures, in the form of "walk" and "swim-with" seal programs. This article aimed to quantify the response of seals to commercial seal swim operations and guided walks; compare responses of seals to guided versus unguided tours; and determine what human behaviors were more likely to elicit an...

Display date:

2008-06-01

Format:

Scholarly text

Collections:

Otago University Research Archive

Publisher:

Cognizant Communication Corporation

Content partner:

University of Otago

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