Climate Change poses one of the greatest threats to marine environments worldwide and presents a global issue which is placing increasing pressure on whale populations and requires global action. The Humpback and Southern Right Whales International Conservation Status is recognised as ‘threatened’. The major concerns for baleen whales, as a migratory species, are from pressures that climate change may exert on their food resources beyond the boundaries of the Australia’s Whale Sanctuary Zone.
OUR COMPANY’S ACTION TO REDUCE EMISSIONS AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES
Oz Whale Watching and Sydney Princess Cruises have taken steps to tackle climate change by reducing our carbon emissions:
- We minimise waste, recycle and use recycled products and materials wherever possible.
- We measure and track our carbon footprint via a Government endorsed emissions calculator.
- We participate in the Wild About Whales Sightings Network Whale Migration Monitoring Program.
- Our vessel is serviced regularly to maintain optimum fuel efficiency.
- Charter and Tour Activities have minimal impact and promote the unique value of our environment.
- We provide ongoing financial assistance to marine conservation projects and support community fundraising events.
COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Every year more than one million travellers cross international borders. Sustainable tourism can enable visitors actions to count and transform one billion travellers into one billion opportunities for sustainable development around the world.
Oz Whale Watching and Sydney Princess Cruises encourage our guests to join in:
- Increasing environmental practices,