Dear Marmamers, Thank you to those that have already completed this short survey on areas of concern for whale and dolphin watching. The diversity of sites listed so far provides an insight in to the extent of the challenges for cetaceans. If you have not yet completed the survey, we would be very grateful if you can spare ten minutes to do so. We would also be grateful for any shares on social media to encourage wider participation: *https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/whalewatch <https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/whalewatch>* *More information: * In the lead up to the publication of WCAs new Global Guidelines for Responsible Whale and Dolphin Watching, the World Cetacean Alliance is asking scientists, NGOs, tourism representatives and other stakeholders to identify ‘Areas of Concern for Whale and Dolphin Watching’ through a simple online survey. This short survey requests respondents to: 1. Identify up to three areas/sites/locations; 2. Highlight the key threats; 3. Identify potential solutions. Information provided will be treated anonymously, with collective survey results provided to all participants. The WCA intends to use the information provided to highlight priority areas where advice, funding, and the sharing of best practice will benefit both cetaceans and local communities. Please complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/whalewatch The survey will close on 15 July 2018. The World Cetacean Alliance works to ensure that tourism is a force for good, benefitting wild whales and dolphins and their habitats through sustainable practices. Cetacean tourism in all its forms, when poorly managed, has been shown to negatively impact cetaceans, compromising welfare, and potentially even causing declines in populations, with likely implications for the health of associated ecosystems. Best practice operation must therefore be a priority for both operators and destinations looking to achieve long-term sustainable ecotourism with associated benefits for local communities and marine conservation. For further information please contact dylan@worldcetaceanalliance.org *Dylan Walker*Chief Executive Officer *World Cetacean Alliance* Studio 3, Lower Promenade Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1ET, UK. t: +44 (0) 1273 355011 c: +44 (0) 7900 471490 e: dylan@worldcetaceanalliance.org <sophie.lewis@worldcetaceanalliance.org> [image: http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/get-involved/become-a-partner/] <http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/get-involved/become-a-partner/> The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is a Partnership of over 100 organisations and individuals in 40 countries worldwide working collaboratively to protect cetaceans and their habitats. World Cetacean Alliance, the Secretariat to the Partnership, is a UK registered Charity no. 1160484. The content of this e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this communication in error, be aware that forwarding it, copying it, or in any way disclosing its content to any other person, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail immediately. Please consider the environment before printing this email or it's attachments.