The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has granted the first permit for Qatar Tourism to organise the ‘Discover the Whale Sharks of Qatar’ tours in Al Shaheen region off the north east coast of the country.
This is part of the ongoing co-ordination between the official entities to support the environmental tourism, without causing any harm, a ministry statement said.
The permit includes a number of general conditions regarding preserving the marine environment and abiding by the related laws and regulations, in addition to avoid causing any harm to the schools of whale sharks while maintaining the safety and security of the visitors and avoid focusing spotlights on them directly and following them.
This initiative is part of the efforts of the ministry to spread awareness on related issues and the efforts of the country to maintain biodiversity and protect the endangered species, a statement added.
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