Jamaica is know around the world for its gorgeous climate, “no problem, mon” attitudes and, of course, the music of Bob Marley. But eco enthusiasts will find that the Caribbean islands offers plenty of outdoor attractions as well. Here are our picks for the Top 5 Ecotourism Attractions in Jamaica: Sigue leyendo
Desde los alojamientos que permiten el contacto directo con los animales o con la vida en el huerto, el ecoturismo o turismo verde se ha diversificado con fórmulas cada vez más imaginativas. ¿Qué te parece acompañar a un pastor durante la transhumancia? ¿Y repoblar una aldea abandonada?
En la zamorana Sierra de la Culebra un grupo de personas está llevando a cabo un proyecto integral que incluye unas rutas turísticas muy peculiares. Es el caso del viaje de la transhumancia, una peculiar aventura que discurre durante cuatro días por las cañadas de Aliste, Caraballeda y Sanabria. Sigue leyendo
Surprise! Sharks are worth more in the ocean than in a bowl of soup. While this tidbit from researchers at the University of British Columbia may not be all that shocking, the set of metrics the team came up with when comparing the profits of shark ecotourism to shark fishing is.
In the new study, published in the International Journal of Conservation, UBC researchers claim that shark ecotourism generates more than $314 million annually and is expected to double to $780 million in the next 20 years. By contrast, the global trade in shark parts was worth $630 million and has been in decline for the past decade. Sigue leyendo
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