Uploaded September 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Puerto Lopez, Ecuador has seen dramatic increase in tourism due to the migratory patterns of humpback whales. This small fishing community’s economy is sustained by adapting new activities such as whale watching tours. Dr. Cristina Castro, together with Pacific Whale Foundation has worked rigorously to establish regulations, education programs and conservation efforts to develop eco-tourism and bring awareness to the importance of protecting marine wildlife.
Puerto Lopez, Ecuador has seen dramatic increase in tourism due to the migratory patterns of humpback whales. This small fishing community’s economy is sustained by adapting new activities such as whale watching tours. Dr. Cristina Castro, together with Pacific Whale Foundation has worked rigorously to establish regulations, education programs and conservation efforts to develop eco-tourism and bring awareness to the importance of protecting marine wildlife.
