4th Annual Whale Shark & Hashing Event
Isla Mujeres is home to the largest concentration of whale sharks - the largest fish in the world. Take a swim with the 50-foot long creatures.
- New York, NY (1888PressRelease) February 05, 2011 - Kicking off the Festival will be the whale shark bloom, when hundreds of these gentle giants will come together to swim in a group near the coast of Isla Mujeres.
As many as 1,400 whale sharks may make their way through the waters north of Isla Mujeres every summer, according to Kenneth Miller owner of Island Travel Specialists.
Celebrating the beauty and culture of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, and championing the need to preserve a fragile marine ecosystem, ecotourism travel agency Island Travel Specialists, World Travel Knowand the Isla Mujeres Department of Tourism announce the Fourth Annual Whale Shark Festival, a community extravaganza that showcases the achievements, the traditions and the environmental splendor of Isla Mujeres.
The Whale Shark Festival is an effort to raise awareness for the need to preserve the area's marine ecosystem. Isla Mujeres is part of the second largest barrier reef on the planet, and serves as the nursery of the Caribbean and the migratory path of whale sharks, sea turtles, water foul and game fishes.
"Sustainable eco-tourism engages guests in the effort to preserve the culture of Isla Mujeres, their way of life and the marine environment," said Kenneth Miller of Island Travel Specialists.
We will be in Isla Mujeress July 15-20, 2011 in Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, MexicoSwimming with Whale Sharks, Traditional Dancing and More to Preserve a Fragile Marine Ecosystem
Last year thousands flocked to the family-friendly Whale Shark Festival, which offers guests an opportunity to participate in ecotourism adventures such as swimming with whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean and an endangered species; traditional dancing performed by local troupes; exploring ancient Mayan ruins and much more.
Island Travel Specialists is know for their speciality with honeymoons, weddings and Sandals Resorts.
Kenneth Miller said we look forward to being involved with this ecotourism event, and especially those such as the Whale Shark Festival which have a strong local element as well, are absolutely essential to increase the conservation culture through environmental education.
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