Hval- og sælsafari
At se havpattedyr i naturen kan øge interessen for disse dyr og for havmiljøet. Dette kan føre til en ændring i livsstil, hvor man træffer mere bæredygtige valg og mere aktivt taler om naturbevaring.
Hval- og sælturister kan også fungere som fortalere for beskyttelse af havpattedyr ved at udbrede viden, støtte initiativer til naturbevaring og påvirke den offentlige mening og de politiske beslutninger i deres hjemlande.
Discuss
Does the matrix reflect each stakeholder‘s interest and influence in marine mammal management decisions? Move each stakeholder to a position in the graph based on what you think their level of interest and ability to influence decisions is.
References
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Discuss
How can we create opportunities for people to experience and connect with nature in a way that fosters a sense of care and responsibility for its conservation without causing harm to the environment?