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Ecotourism
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Amazon Interactive 
 An interactive site for younger students to explore the physical and human geography, environmental, economic, and social issues of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest as well as the indigenous people, the Quichua. An ecotourism simulation game will aid students in learning about ecotourism in this Amazon region. Also included is the research report, Indigenous Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: The Case of Río Blanco, Ecuador on which the activities of the simulation game are based. http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html Topics: Agriculture, Economics, Environment, Plants, Travel Last updated Dec 1, 2002 Ecovolunteer
Ecovolunteer is a program that unites volunteers with wildlife conservation projects worldwide. The Web site describes available opportunities and gives contact information. It can be browsed by location, time of year, and species. A good resource for the ecology-minded traveler looking for a vacation adventure. http://www.ecovolunteer.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Travel Last updated May 17, 2004 Ethical Traveler
This site's "focus is on the positive impact travelers can have by being open, informed, and willing to immerse themselves in other cultures," and "is dedicated to educating travelers about the social and environmental impact of their decisions." The site features "Thirteen Tips for the Accidental Ambassador," country information, details about advocacy actions, and links to related sites. A project of Earth Island Institute, an organization founded by environmentalist David Brower. http://www.ethicaltraveler.org Topics: Travel Last updated Mar 12, 2007 Intelligent Travel
This blog "about authentic and sustainable travel" provides updates about items related to ecotourism. Topics include how to take photographs of landscapes, sea turtles in danger in Mexico, and restoration of James Madison's Montpelier home in Virginia. Entries may be browsed by categories such as regions of the world and U.S., family friendly, and "voluntourism." From National Geographic Traveler magazine. http://intelligenttravel.typepad.com/ Topics: Travel Last updated Jun 12, 2008 National Geographic: Sustainable Destinations Resource Center
Resources on sustainable tourism and "what is now being called geotourism: tourism that supports the geographical character of the place being visited — its environment, culture, heritage, aesthetics, and the well-being of its citizens." Includes information for tourism professionals, travelers, and residents. From the National Geographic Society. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/sustainable/ Topics: Environment, Travel Last updated May 10, 2005 The Sardine Run Association
"Every year, millions of sardines leave the area around the southern Cape coast, and journey 1,000km along South Africa's Wild Coast to KwaZulu-Natal waters. As this unimaginably vast shoal makes its way, predators like sharks, dolphins, seals, gannets and humans alike gather for this short-lived feeding frenzy." This site features images of this annual happening and brief information about protecting the animals involved from over-fishing and tourism activities. http://www.thesardinerunassociation.org/ Topics: Environment, Finance, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Snacks and Baked Goods, Travel Last updated Jul 21, 2004 |
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