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Slaughtering of sharks in Maldives...
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Who are the salt water people 
Are they the ones slaughtering the sharks, or are they the reporters? I have a suggestion - eco-tourism. The sharks might consistitute a draw for tourists. Dive expeditions and glass-bottom boats come to mind as a way to enjoy the sharks. The environmental impact is debatable, since it might lead to higher traffic, but it's a possibility. Some of the dolphin hunters in Japan have turned to giving dolphin tours.
Are they the ones slaughtering the sharks, or are they the reporters? I have a suggestion - eco-tourism. The sharks might consistitute a draw for tourists. Dive expeditions and glass-bottom boats come to mind as a way to enjoy the sharks. The environmental impact is debatable, since it might lead to higher traffic, but it's a possibility. Some of the dolphin hunters in Japan have turned to giving dolphin tours.
We have been saying that to government in Maldives for years... eco-tourism, eco-tourism, eco-tourism, eco-tourism,.... the price of a shark can feed a maldivian family for almost a month, however, the tourist viewing the shark and bring millions.. that money doesnt reach the locals though.
The saltwater people are the locals (who dont kill sharks), and the creator of the website is Azim Musthag, from Maldivers dive centre - one of the first diving instructors in Maldives ever and also a renowned photographer.
Maldivers Diving Center
MALDIVES LIVE: DIVE FOR EARTH DAY 2007
The saltwater people are the locals (who dont kill sharks), and the creator of the website is Azim Musthag, from Maldivers dive centre - one of the first diving instructors in Maldives ever and also a renowned photographer.
Maldivers Diving Center
MALDIVES LIVE: DIVE FOR EARTH DAY 2007
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The Maldivian goverment... well that's another story! Anyone who tries to oppose the goverment can be up for a pretty nasty time. That's why they have to receive pressure of outside of the country, from non-Maldivians. If you remember in 2004 when i was there, there were riots etc and people were locked up in jail, beaten, etc. Through work of Amnesty some were released.
After the Tsnami (which according to Maldives president didnt cause too much damage) Kofi Annan actually visited the president and asked to see the actual situation of the islands as international photographers had flown over the Maldives and taken pictures to expose the truth of the damage.... does this give you an idea?
They are not open to discussion from the locals when there are lots of $$$$$ in question
After the Tsnami (which according to Maldives president didnt cause too much damage) Kofi Annan actually visited the president and asked to see the actual situation of the islands as international photographers had flown over the Maldives and taken pictures to expose the truth of the damage.... does this give you an idea?
They are not open to discussion from the locals when there are lots of $$$$$ in question
That's rough Really, really difficult situation to address. Unfortunately, the only groups that I can think of that would put on the pressure would be enviros. They have the money, the ear of the media, and the clout to at least make people aware of the situation. The problem is that they tend to take over with their own agenda.
Would the government take control of eco-tourism? Would it be government-run, or would the locals just get taxed to the hilt?
Really, really difficult situation to address. Unfortunately, the only groups that I can think of that would put on the pressure would be enviros. They have the money, the ear of the media, and the clout to at least make people aware of the situation. The problem is that they tend to take over with their own agenda. Would the government take control of eco-tourism? Would it be government-run, or would the locals just get taxed to the hilt?