The number of marine watercraft is on the rise—from private boats in coastal areas to
commercial ships crossing oceans. A concomitant increase in underwater noise has been …

There is scientific consensus that human activity through whale-watching is causing an
increasing amount of damage to the natural environment, which poses critical challenges to …

Behavioural studies are of great importance in increasing our understanding and
appreciation of human and nonhuman animals. In addition to providing knowledge about …

Studies evaluating effects of human activity on wildlife typically emphasize short‐term
behavioral responses from which it is difficult to infer biological significance or formulate …

Studies on the effects of anthropogenic activity on wildlife aim to provide a sound scientific
basis for management. However, misinterpretation of the theoretical basis for these studies …

Amid declining shark populations because of overfishing, a burgeoning shark watching
industry, already well established in some locations, generates benefits from shark …

Assessments of anthropogenic impacts on marine wildlife often concentrate on large-scale
displacement. However, changes in the activity patterns of animals that do not flee could …

This book is a landmark contribution to the rapidly growing field of wildlife tourism, especially
in regard to its underpinning foundations of science, conservation and policy. Written by a …

Over the last decade there has been considerable growth in marine mammal-watching
tourism throughout the world. Due to the species use of coastal habitats, bottlenose dolphins …

Nature‐based tourism activities have been develo** over the last decade, but it is still
difficult to manage these activities sustainably. This sector is increasingly focusing on …