In Isla Mujeres otherwise known as the Island of Women or Women's island in Quintana Roo, Mexico tourism service providers should obtain their new credentials by submitting proof of training.
The Isla Mujeres Department of Tourism reported that last May 8 was the last day to update and renew the credentials of the guides on swimming and observing the whale shark.
A couple of days prior to the beginning of the sighting season of what's regarded as "the biggest fish around the world - the Whale Shark", a process was started in order to undertake the correct guiding documentation, showing the training hours and to meeting the work requirements through the 2012 season.
A proof of 160 hours of training classes should be submitted by the tour guides so as to obtain the credentials and become whale shark permit holders.
In addition, they have to send original and copy of their guiding credential, original and copy of proof of refresher courses, proof of first aid and CPR courses and original and copy of a medical certificate, and two color photographs with white background in passport sizes.
All licensees are invited by the Tourism Board to grab this chance and take all the required documentation to renew their permits because this will be the last chance to obtain them.
The Opening of Marine Development Is a Threat to the Whale Sharks
The marine development is seen to be a great threat to the gentle giants of the sea.
A specialist said that the Marina Esperanto's opening or the so called nautical development project which seeks to build a more than 1 km long tourist marina from the hotel to Coromuel, in Bahia La Paz poses a serious threat to the life of the whale sharks.
Deni Ramirez Macias, a Mexican whale shark specialist noted that the whale shark is one of the important matters to consider when building the marine. He also said that the moment the marine is in its full operation, a greater number of vessels will be present in the area which will increase accidents and pose threats to the largest fish of the world.
The Isla Mujeres Department of Tourism reported that last May 8 was the last day to update and renew the credentials of the guides on swimming and observing the whale shark.
A couple of days prior to the beginning of the sighting season of what's regarded as "the biggest fish around the world - the Whale Shark", a process was started in order to undertake the correct guiding documentation, showing the training hours and to meeting the work requirements through the 2012 season.
A proof of 160 hours of training classes should be submitted by the tour guides so as to obtain the credentials and become whale shark permit holders.
In addition, they have to send original and copy of their guiding credential, original and copy of proof of refresher courses, proof of first aid and CPR courses and original and copy of a medical certificate, and two color photographs with white background in passport sizes.
All licensees are invited by the Tourism Board to grab this chance and take all the required documentation to renew their permits because this will be the last chance to obtain them.
The Opening of Marine Development Is a Threat to the Whale Sharks
The marine development is seen to be a great threat to the gentle giants of the sea.
A specialist said that the Marina Esperanto's opening or the so called nautical development project which seeks to build a more than 1 km long tourist marina from the hotel to Coromuel, in Bahia La Paz poses a serious threat to the life of the whale sharks.
Deni Ramirez Macias, a Mexican whale shark specialist noted that the whale shark is one of the important matters to consider when building the marine. He also said that the moment the marine is in its full operation, a greater number of vessels will be present in the area which will increase accidents and pose threats to the largest fish of the world.
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