{"id":1831,"date":"2021-05-09T10:02:46","date_gmt":"2021-05-09T08:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shelltonewhaleproject.org\/?page_id=1831"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:09:22","slug":"our-mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shelltonewhaleproject.org\/en\/notre-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"OUR MISSION"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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OUR MISSION\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Protecting cetaceans through the<\/span>\n <\/span><\/span>\nShelltone Whale <\/span>\nRespect<\/span>\n Charter<\/span><\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Support respectful whale watching.<\/span><\/h1> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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1980 Problem: Whaling - Solution: Whale watching<\/h4>\n

2020 Problem: Whale watching \u2014 Solution: Respectful whale watching.<\/h4> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Our mission: to share with whale watchers our experience of respectful approaches to cetaceans, including the positive choice not to approach when conditions are not right.<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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We are fully committed to protecting and conserving cetaceans<\/strong> in their natural environment. Faced with the worrying increase in abusive Whale Watching, which seriously disturbs whales and their habitat, we are working to to promote respectful and ethical practices<\/span>. Our mission is to raise public awareness<\/span> and thetourism operators to the importance of cetacean conservation and minimizing human impact on these vulnerable species. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Many whale watchers do remarkable, sensitive, aware and respectful work, and we must encourage and support them! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Shelltone Whale Project assures this mission, with specialists, passionate people all around the world, we refer those which respect the animals, you can from now on also choose the respect!<\/span><\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The creation of the Shelltone Whale <\/span>Respect <\/span>Charter \u2014 The Choose <\/span>Respect<\/span> Charter <\/span><\/h1> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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To achieve this goal, we have created a respectful charter<\/span> for cetaceans. This charter establishes strict guidelines for whale watching, aimed at protecting their well-being and preserving their ecosystem.
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We encourage a sustainable and responsible approach<\/span>, where education and awareness are at the heart of tourism experiences<\/span>. By adhering to this charter, operators undertake to maintain a safe distance, to limit the number of boats in the vicinity of cetaceans, and to avoid any form of harassment or disturbance<\/span>.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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We firmly believe that by respecting these principles, it is possible to reconciling the public's sense of wonder<\/span> these majestic marine animals and the essential preservation of their well-being <\/span>and their natural habitat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, we can work towards a future where whale-watching is done in a way that respects and protects the oceans.

We therefore encourage anyone interested in whale watching to to use the operators on our site<\/span>, This guarantees that they comply with the Shelltone Whale Respect charter. By choosing these operators, you actively contribute to the protection of cetaceans<\/span> and promoting sustainable and ethical tourism<\/span>.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT CETACEANS<\/span><\/h1>\n

BY CHOOSING THE RIGHT OPERATOR FOR YOUR OUTING\u00a0<\/span><\/h1> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Pierre Lavagne De Castellan<\/span><\/h1> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Marine bioacoustician - Ethologist - Founder of Shelltone Whale Project<\/span><\/h5> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Since 1981, our passion for cetaceans and our research into interspecies communication with whales have led us to work in places where these animals live and breed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the years, we've seen whale watching evolve from a confidential practice in the 80s and 90s, reserved for enthusiasts and scientists, to a mass tourism activity in the 2000s.<\/p>\n

This uncontrolled development has led to a proliferation of boats in cetacean living areas, with approaches that are often disrespectful, dictated by the need to satisfy tourist expectations. The consequences of this constant harassment quickly became apparent: stress, loss of appetite and libido in the animals, and even abandonment of certain territories.<\/p>\n

Despite the efforts of marine sanctuaries to regulate this activity through charters and training courses, many operators continue to flout the rules, seeking spectacular and intrusive approaches with no real controls.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, we have met passionate and respectful operators, guided by their love of cetaceans and not by profit. Their knowledge enables them to take a gentle, respectful approach, creating authentic, peaceful encounters with the animals.<\/p>\n

Shelltone Whale Project aims to list and promote these conscientious operators, offering everyone the chance to choose a harmonious, cetacean-friendly experience at sea. By booking your outings through our organization, you support our mission to promote responsible practices and protect cetaceans from intrusive approaches.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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NOTRE MISSION\u00a0 Prot\u00e9ger les c\u00e9tac\u00e9s gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 la charte\u00a0Shelltone Whale RESPECT Soutenir le whale watching respectueux. 1980 \u00a0Probl\u00e8me : Chasse \u00e0 la baleine – Solution : Whale watching 2020 \u00a0Probl\u00e8me : Whale watching – Solution : Whale watching respectueux Notre Mission : Partager avec les whale watchers notre exp\u00e9rience d’approche respectueuse des c\u00e9tac\u00e9s tels que le renoncement positif. Nous nous […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1831","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"

NOTRE MISSION\u00a0<\/h1>

Prot\u00e9ger les c\u00e9tac\u00e9s gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 la charte\u00a0Shelltone Whale RESPECT<\/h2>\n\"PHOTO-2024-10-16-17-21-02\"\n

Soutenir le whale watching respectueux.<\/h1>\n

1980 \u00a0Probl\u00e8me : Chasse \u00e0 la baleine - Solution : Whale watching<\/h4>

2020 \u00a0Probl\u00e8me : Whale watching - Solution : Whale watching respectueux<\/h4>\n

Notre Mission : Partager avec les whale watchers notre exp\u00e9rience d'approche respectueuse des c\u00e9tac\u00e9s tels que le renoncement positif.<\/h3>\n

Nous nous engageons pleinement \u00e0 prot\u00e9ger et conserver les c\u00e9tac\u00e9s<\/strong> dans leur environnement naturel. Face \u00e0 l'augmentation pr\u00e9occupante du Whale Watching abusif, qui perturbe gravement les baleines et leur habitat, nous \u0153uvrons pour promouvoir des pratiques respectueuses et \u00e9thiques. Notre mission est de sensibiliser le public et les op\u00e9rateurs touristiques \u00e0 l\u2019importance de la conservation des c\u00e9tac\u00e9s et de minimiser l'impact humain sur ces esp\u00e8ces vuln\u00e9rables. <\/p>

De tr\u00e8s nombreux whale watchers font un travail remarquable, sensible, conscient et respectueux, il faut les encourager, les soutenir ! <\/p>

Le Shelltone Whale Project assure cette mission, avec des sp\u00e9cialistes, des passionn\u00e9s tout autour du monde, nous r\u00e9f\u00e9ren\u00e7ons ceux qui respectent les animaux, vous pouvez d\u00e9sormais vous aussi choisir le respect !<\/p>\n\"POST\n\"DSC02813\"\n

La cr\u00e9ation de la charte Shelltone Whale Respect<\/h1>\n

Pour atteindre cet objectif, nous avons cr\u00e9\u00e9 une charte respectueuse des c\u00e9tac\u00e9s. Cette charte \u00e9tablit des directives strictes pour l'observation des baleines, visant \u00e0 prot\u00e9ger leur bien-\u00eatre et \u00e0 pr\u00e9server leur \u00e9cosyst\u00e8me.
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Nous encourageons une approche durable et responsable, o\u00f9 l'\u00e9ducation et la sensibilisation sont au c\u0153ur des exp\u00e9riences touristiques. En adh\u00e9rant \u00e0 cette charte, les op\u00e9rateurs s\u2019engagent \u00e0 maintenir une distance s\u00e9curitaire, \u00e0 limiter le nombre de bateaux \u00e0 proximit\u00e9 des c\u00e9tac\u00e9s, et \u00e0 \u00e9viter toute forme de harc\u00e8lement ou de perturbation.<\/p>\n

Agissons tous ensemble !<\/h1>\n

Nous croyons fermement qu\u2019en respectant ces principes, il est possible de concilier l\u2019\u00e9merveillement du public face \u00e0 ces majestueux animaux marins et la pr\u00e9servation indispensable de leur bien-\u00eatre et de leur habitat naturel.\u00a0<\/p>

Ensemble, nous pouvons agir pour un futur o\u00f9 l\u2019observation des baleines se fait dans le respect et la protection des oc\u00e9ans.

Ainsi, nous incitons toutes les personnes souhaitant faire du whale watching \u00e0 utiliser les op\u00e9rateurs pr\u00e9sents sur notre site, car cela garantit qu'ils respectent la charte Shelltone Whale Respect. En choisissant ces op\u00e9rateurs, vous contribuez activement \u00e0 la protection des c\u00e9tac\u00e9s et \u00e0 la promotion d'un tourisme durable et \u00e9thique.<\/p>\n\"PWF_HerveyBay_004-1\"\n

AGISSEZ POUR LA PROTECTION DES C\u00c9TAC\u00c9S<\/h1>

EN CHOISISSANT LE BON OP\u00c9RATEUR POUR VOTRE SORTIE\u00a0<\/h1>\n D\u00e9couvrez les op\u00e9rateurs responsables <\/a>\n\"47320975_10215789188075518_4362462810135855104_n\"\n

Pierre Lavagne De Castellan<\/h1>\n

Bio acousticien marin \u2013 Ethologue \u2013 Fondateur du Shelltone Whale Project<\/h5>\n

Depuis 1981, notre passion pour les c\u00e9tac\u00e9s et nos recherches en communication inter-esp\u00e8ces avec les baleines nous ont conduit \u00e0 travailler dans des lieux o\u00f9 ces animaux vivent et se reproduisent.\u00a0<\/p>

Au fil des ann\u00e9es, nous avons observ\u00e9 l\u2019\u00e9volution du whale watching, qui est pass\u00e9 d\u2019une pratique confidentielle dans les ann\u00e9es 80 et 90, r\u00e9serv\u00e9e aux passionn\u00e9s et aux scientifiques, \u00e0 une activit\u00e9 touristique de masse d\u00e8s les ann\u00e9es 2000.<\/p>

Ce d\u00e9veloppement incontr\u00f4l\u00e9 a entra\u00een\u00e9 une prolif\u00e9ration des bateaux dans les zones de vie des c\u00e9tac\u00e9s, avec des approches souvent peu respectueuses, dict\u00e9es par la n\u00e9cessit\u00e9 de satisfaire les attentes des touristes. Les cons\u00e9quences de ce harc\u00e8lement constant se sont rapidement manifest\u00e9es : stress, perte d\u2019app\u00e9tit et de libido chez les animaux, et m\u00eame abandon de certains territoires.<\/p>

Malgr\u00e9 les efforts des sanctuaires marins pour r\u00e9guler cette activit\u00e9 \u00e0 travers des chartes et des formations, de nombreux op\u00e9rateurs continuent de ne pas respecter les r\u00e8gles, cherchant des approches spectaculaires et intrusives sans v\u00e9ritable contr\u00f4le.<\/p>

Heureusement, nous avons rencontr\u00e9 des op\u00e9rateurs passionn\u00e9s et respectueux, guid\u00e9s par leur amour des c\u00e9tac\u00e9s et non par le profit. Leurs connaissances permettent des approches douces et respectueuses, cr\u00e9ant des rencontres authentiques et apais\u00e9es avec les animaux.<\/p>

Le Shelltone Whale Project a pour objectif de r\u00e9f\u00e9rencer et de promouvoir ces op\u00e9rateurs consciencieux, offrant ainsi \u00e0 chacun la possibilit\u00e9 de choisir une exp\u00e9rience en mer harmonieuse et respectueuse des c\u00e9tac\u00e9s. En r\u00e9servant vos sorties via notre organisation, vous soutenez notre mission de promouvoir des pratiques responsables et de prot\u00e9ger les c\u00e9tac\u00e9s des approches intrusives.<\/p>\n\"Pierre-Lavagne-de-Castellan-black-high-res\"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shelltonewhaleproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shelltonewhaleproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shelltonewhaleproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shelltonewhaleproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shelltonewhaleproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1831"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.shelltonewhaleproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1831\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10274,"href":"https:\/\/www.shelltonewhaleproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1831\/revisions\/10274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shelltonewhaleproject.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}