| Title of Document |
Year |
Organisation |
| Code of Conduct for Arctic Tourists |
2003 |
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) |
| Code of Conduct for Tour Operators in the Arctic |
Undated |
WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) |
| Take Only Photographs, Leave Only Footprints: The environmental impacts of wildlife tourism |
1997 |
International Institute for Environment and Development |
| An Introductory Fact Sheet on Marine Ecotourism |
2001 |
The International Ecotourism Society |
| Ecotourism Guidelines for Nature Operators |
1993 |
The International Ecotourism Society |
| Marine Wildlife Watching Guidelines (whales and dolphins, seals and seabirds) for Vessel and Zodiac Operations |
2003 |
IAATO (International Association for Antarctica Tour Operators) |
| Guidance for those Organising and Conducting Tourism and Non-governmental Activities in the Antarctic |
0 |
IAATO (International Association for Antarctica Tour Operators) |
| Guidance for Visitors to the Antarctic |
0 |
IAATO (International Association for Antarctica Tour Operators) |
| International Whaling Commission’s General Principles for Whale Watching |
2002 |
International Whaling Commission |
| APEC/PATA Code for Sustainable Tourism |
2001 |
PATA |
| A Guide to Ultimate Wildlife Watching |
Undated |
Watchable Wildlife Incorporated |
| Marine Wildlife Viewing Guidelines |
2004 |
Watchable Wildlife Incorporated |
| Whale Watch Operators Association – North West: Best Practice Guidelines |
2006 |
Whale Watch Operators Association – North West |
| Guidelines for Paddling with Marine Wildlife |
1997 |
British Columbia Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Wildlife Guidelines for Backcountry Tourism/Commercial Recreation in British Columbia |
2006 |
Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, British Columbia |
| Responsibly Watching California’s Marine Wildlife: A Handbook For Ocean Users |
Draft |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) |
| American Birding Association’s Principles of Birding Ethics: Code of Bird Ethics |
2003 |
American Birding Association |
| Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing in Alaska |
2006 |
Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program |
| Alaska Marine Mammal Viewing Guidelines and Regulations |
2006 |
National Marine Fisheries Service Alaska Region |
| Guide To Responsible Wildlife Watching With a Focus on Marine Mammals |
0 |
The Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums |
| Attention Boaters, Divers, and Swimmers: Guidelines for Protecting Manatees |
2004 |
Florida Power and Light Company |
| If You Love Me, Please Don’t Touch Me: Manatee Protections Tips for Divers, Swimmers and Boaters |
Undated |
Project AWARE Foundation |
| If You Love Us, Please Don’t Feed Us:Tips for Protecting Manatees in the Wild |
Undated |
Save the Manatee Club |
| Code of Birding Ethics: Good rules for all wildlife watchers |
Undated |
Sacramento Audubon Society, Outdoor California |
| Guidelines for Protecting Manatees |
Undated |
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA |
| Wildlife Viewing Guidelines |
2003 |
Yellowstone National Park |
| The Wildlife Watchers Code of Ethics |
2002 |
USDA Forest Service |
| Guidelines for observing marine mammals in Kenai Fjords, Alaska |
2001 |
The Kenai Fjords Tour Vessel Operators Association |
| Bear Facts: The Essentials for Travelling in Bear Country |
2007 |
Alaska Department of Fish and Game |
| Bear Viewing Etiquette |
Undated |
Kodiak Fish and Game Advisory Board |
| Ultimate Wildlife Watching |
2003 |
Bureau of Land Management in California |
| Photographer’s Code of Ethics |
2006 |
Denali National Park and Preserve |
| Guidelines for Viewing Marine Mammals for Private Boaters |
Undated |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service |
| Bird photographer code of ethics |
Undated |
Birds in the Wild Photographers |
| Tips for Wildlife Viewing in Southeast Alaska |
2001 |
Tongass National Forest Recreation |
| Once Ashore…Wildlife Viewing On the Beach |
2001 |
Tongass National Forest Recreation |
| Wildlife Viewing from a Boat |
2001 |
Tongass National Forest Recreation |
| Good Environmental Practices: Turtle Watching |
2005 |
The Coral Reef Alliance |
| Good Environmental Practices: Snorkeling |
2005 |
The Coral Reef Alliance |
| Good Environmental Practices: Diving |
2005 |
The Coral Reef Alliance |
| The American Society of Travel Agents Ten Commandments on Ecotourism |
2001 |
American Society of Travel Agents |
| The National Audubon Society Travel Ethic for Environmentally Responsible Travel |
1995 |
National Audubon Society Inc. |
| Wildlife Viewing Guidelines |
2007 |
Nahanni River Adventures, Canada |
| Be Whale Wise: Marine Wildlife Guidelines for Boaters, Paddlers and Viewers |
2006 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada |
| WDCS Cetacean Watching Code of Conduct |
2007 |
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society |
