Mark has been passionately involved in whale watching and whale conservation in Dominica for many years, ever since holding a workshop for potential-whale watch operators in Roseau, in 1994. We have run many wonderful tours there, snorkelling with the intelligent and inquisitive sperm whales in the crystal clear Caribbean waters, and it has long been one of our favourite destinations.
However, while there are very experienced and responsible whale-watch operators (such as the one that we have always used), there are too many others who, quite frankly, are behaving irresponsibly. They throw people on top of the whales, who splash about and crowd around them, inevitably causing serious disturbance.
Therefore, until regulations are properly enforced, the bad guys are removed and snorkelling is limited to a handful of accredited operators and very small numbers of people, we have made the decision - very sadly - not to add to the melee.
We’ll keep you posted.
For business enquiries only,
please contact Mark’s project manager,
Rachel Ashton
5 Chesterfield Road
Bristol
BS6 5DN
United Kingdom