Controlling the ecotourist in a wild dolphin feeding program: Is education the answer?

Mark Orams; Greg J E Hill

doi:10.1080/00958969809599116

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Controlling the ecotourist in a wild dolphin feeding program: Is education the answer?

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Controlling the ecotourist in a wild dolphin feeding program: Is education the answer?

Mark Orams and Greg J E Hill

Journal of Environmental Education, Vol.29(3), pp.33-38

1998

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00958969809599116

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Environmental Sciences

Education

Built Environment and Design

ecotourism

dolphin feeding

The effectiveness of an education program for tourists who hand-feed wild dolphins at Tangalooma, Moreton Island, in eastern Australia, was evaluated. Data were gathered on tourist behavior during feeding sessions before and after the education policy was implemented. Results demonstrated that, after implementation of the education program, inappropriate behaviors such as touching of dolphins were significantly reduced. The study supports the claim that education is an important strategy when compliance with management regulations is necessary to protect wildlife in ecotourism settings.

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Title: Controlling the ecotourist in a wild dolphin feeding program: Is education the answer?
Authors: Mark Orams (Author) - Massey University, New Zealand
Greg J E Hill (Author) - Northern Territory University
Publication details: Journal of Environmental Education, Vol.29(3), pp.33-38
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Date published: 1998
DOI: 10.1080/00958969809599116
ISSN: 0095-8964
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy; Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448824902621
Output Type: Journal article

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