Chasing the white whale : the pursuit of sustainable tourism in Malta

Marine biologist Patrizia Patti laments how 'people go with speed boats to Comino carrying beers, drinking, throwing bottles into the sea, playing loud music. . it disturbs everything: If larger tour companies made a small effort to be more responsible, it could have a large effect, she says. &...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Patti, Patrizia, Thomas, Edward
Format: Other Non-Article Part of Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: University of Malta 2018
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/36069
Description
Summary:Marine biologist Patrizia Patti laments how 'people go with speed boats to Comino carrying beers, drinking, throwing bottles into the sea, playing loud music. . it disturbs everything: If larger tour companies made a small effort to be more responsible, it could have a large effect, she says. 'Even a simple announcement on a microphone, reminding people they are in a protected area and to behave in a certain way, advising people to respect nature, would help. N/A