Whale watching in Iceland : an assessment of whale watching activities on Skjálfandi bay

• Main Author: Martin, Sara Marie, 1985-
• Other Authors: Háskólinn á Akureyri
• Format: Master Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: Coastal and marine management; University Centre of the Westfjords; Haf- og strandsvæðastjórnun; Meistaraprófsritgerðir; Hvalaskoðun; Skjálfandaflói; Háskólasetur Vestfjarða; Iceland; minke whale; Skjálfandi
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1946/12298

The whale watching industry has experienced much growth and development throughout the world. In addition to the numerous benefits resulting from this wildlife-based tourism activity, there is also concern that there may be negative impacts on the environment as well. Management has been implemented...