One of the most negative effects on the Great barrier reef is the impact of tourism. So how can we see this beautiful natural place without damaging it? The answer is traveling using companies that are eco certified.
Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard mass tourism.
One of these companies is Quicksilver tours and cruises. I found this company online while searching for eco-friendly travel options. Quicksilver is Eco Certified, and recognized for "advanced ecotourism" – the highest eco certification attainable in Australia. Part of being eco certified means rather strenuous efforts to preserve the endangered and fragile Reef. On their website they provide some points as to how they preserve the Reef.
Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard mass tourism.
One of these companies is Quicksilver tours and cruises. I found this company online while searching for eco-friendly travel options. Quicksilver is Eco Certified, and recognized for "advanced ecotourism" – the highest eco certification attainable in Australia. Part of being eco certified means rather strenuous efforts to preserve the endangered and fragile Reef. On their website they provide some points as to how they preserve the Reef.
- A rigorous assessment process including referees (one of whom must be a protected area manager)
- Review and updating of criteria every three years to reflect emerging best practice
- Feedback from customers of accredited operators
- Audits of operators, including an on-site audit on the entire set of the Eco Certification Program criteria at some stage during the period of accreditation.
As you can see by the points that they outline it takes great effort to be eco-friendly.
They offer some very fun activities which include snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing on their eco-friendly sail ships, cruises, and various other reef visiting activities. They have achieved many awards from the country of Australia, including the Queensland hall of fame for tourism ( two times), and voted Australia's best tour operator.
One of quicksilvers motto's is "At Quicksilver, we would like all of our guests to leave us as ambassadors of reef protection and preservation."
I encourage you to visit http://www.quicksilver-cruises.com/eco.htm . whether you are planning a trip or just want to learn more on how a company can be eco-friendly
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