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«CHOOSE RESPECT »
We are a global environmental organization dedicated to the protection of cetaceans through the listing of eco-responsible and respectful whale watching bases.
By observing dolphins and whales with operators approved by Shelltone Whale Project, you are helping to protect them by choosing a respectful approach.
Shelltone Whale Project
«CHOOSE RESPECT«
The origin of the association
In the beginning, Shelltone Whale Project, an association under the French law of 1901, was created by Pierre Lavagne de Castellan, a marine bioacoustician and ethologist, and is recognized as being of general interest for its environmental actions and cetacean acoustic research.
Since 1981 in Maui, Hawaii, Shelltone Whale Project's mission has been to play, improvise, co-write and record music with whales, sublimating through this joint creation the fundamentals of inter-species communication with cetaceans. It was this association that laid the foundations of the Shelltone Whale Project environmental organization's mission.
These years of research into the intimacy of the animals, and their deepest feelings about our presence among them, have enabled us to develop a non-aggressive approach technique, extremely effective because the animals are confident.
The problem of abusive whale watching
Abusive whale watching poses serious problems for cetacean welfare. The practice of watching whales and other cetaceans up close has become an uncontrolled tourist industry, with many boats invading their natural habitats.
Non-respectful approaches disturb the animals, causing stress, behavioral changes, loss of appetite and even abandonment of their territories.. In search of thrills to satisfy tourists, certain operators neglect regulations and best practices, The company's new plant is a major threat to these sensitive species.
It is therefore essential to promote responsible practices to preserve the tranquility and survival of cetaceans! This is our mission.
The Shelltone Whale Project charter The CHOOSE RESPECT Chapter
Our experience has enabled us to validate operators around the world that practice respectful and conscious approaches to cetaceans. These bases are signatories to our «Shelltone Whale Project RESPECT» charter.
We have selected these bases for you so that you can make the right choice for your excursion. You can register directly from our site for their expeditions, with confidence and at the best price, while allowing us to continue our selection work, in the field to validate respectful operators for your greatest pleasure and for the well-being of the animals we love.
Our mission: to help you experience unforgettable moments with cetaceans, while ensuring their protection.
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