Misguided ecotourism may lead to changes in whale shark behavior

Scientists denounce the effects of scuba diving with this species and question whether tourist activities are harmful to animals

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Misguided ecotourism may lead to changes in whale shark behavior, Science

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Whale sharks 'exhibit disturbed behaviour in presence of tourist swimmers

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Multi-Year Impacts of Ecotourism on Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Visitation at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Half of all amphibian species are in danger of extinction, Science

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