Six Senses draws up dolphin code
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A Six Senses resort in the Maldives has implemented a code of conduct for dolphin watchers.
In an effort to protect local spinner and bottlenose dolphins, Six Senses Laamu has drawn up a series of guidelines for guests and guides, including keeping at least 50 metres (or two boat lengths) away from the dolphins, not approaching the animals head-on, keeping boats to a low speed when close to the dolphins and not separating mothers from their calves.
“Loss of animals from the local ecosystem would have both ecological and economic impacts for the resort. A growing awareness of these issues lead to the development of local codes of conduct for the boats around dolphin population to encourage sustainable tourism. Therefore, a code of conduct has been developed for our boat drivers around our local spinner and bottlenose dolphin population”, said the resort’s resident biologist, Rachel Lambert.
The code of conduct is in line with Six Senses’ Green Globe 21 standards, which cover areas of energy conservation, waste reduction, nature, island and reef protection, social responsibility.
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