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Mauritius Crackdown on Illegal Whale Tours | Mauritius News
Mauritius is cracking down hard on illegal whale and dolphin swimming tours, with the Tourism Authority ramping up water patrols and partnering with the ICT Ministry to shut down social media ads promoting banned trips. Since the start of the year, they’ve conducted over 150 inspections, issued 58 fines, slapped 9 warnings, and even seized one boat. Skipper licenses can be revoked for offenders — permanently or temporarily — as authorities stress that protecting marine life must outweigh thrill-seeking. The debate now centers on how to balance adventure with conservation. Listen in…
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