Resources for Industry

Humane Society International manual by Erich Hoyt in English. Indonesian and Japanese versions also available. Co-sponsored by WDC, IFAW and the French MPA Agency, with HSI.

Humane Society International manual by Erich Hoyt in Spanish. Indonesian and Japanese versions also available. Co-sponsored by WDC, IFAW and the French MPA Agency, with HSI.

Humane Society International manual by Erich Hoyt in French. Indonesian and Japanese versions also available. Co-sponsored by WDC, IFAW and the French MPA Agency, with HSI.

A manual written by Edward Millard and published by Conservation International. ‘The purpose of this manual is to strengthen the use of good business practice in the field of environmental enterprise development. It provides guidance in planning enterprises so that they achieve financial viability, socioeconomic development for local populations, and conservation of the region’s natural resources—the triple bottom line’

A website with practical guidance on how to plan, launch, manage and grow a small business

Whale Sense has compiled resources for captains, guides, passengers, teachers and students. These include links to key laws and regulations, species identification guides, photo-ID catalogues for well studied whale populations in different areas, and much more. Alaska.

Whale Sense has compiled resources for captains, guides, passengers, teachers and students. These include links to key laws and regulations, species identification guides, photo-ID catalogues for well studied whale populations in different areas, and much more. The Atlantic Coast.

This site includes a handbook on how to meet the European Ecotourism Labeling Standards (EETLS). Although some aspects are very specific to this labeling scheme, most aspects are relevant to good ecotourism practice anywhere in the world.

The WCA provides capacity building for the whale watching industry, including training courses for operators and guides.

This 46-page teaching guide is a fun and exciting tool for educators interested in introducing their students to whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

This 2-page A4 brochure provides hints and tips and examples of photos that can be taken by naturalist guides or tourists in order to contribute to research and conservation in the Antarctic.