Nadar com Golfinhos nos Açores de forma responsável
Guidelines de Natação com Golfinhos
Swimming with dolphins in the Azores is highly regulated. On top of that Futurismo is certified by the World Cetacean Alliance, upholding strict protocols.
Here are the first aspects to know about this activity:
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Animals are wild and the activity is done in open waters.
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Animals are not fed or lured. Nor pressured.
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The privilege is entirely ours and the animals lead the experience, dictating tempo and interactions. They control the encounter.
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The natural behaviour of the animals is kept.
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Second in command is our trained team, with a marine biologist aboard. They must be heard at all times.
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Client entitlement does not board the boat. Clients must be aware of their privilege.
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Only two persons are in the water at any given moment.
Why do we do it?
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Swimming with Dolphins is truly a transformational experience.
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Whenever you do such an experience, you will definitely fall in love with these magnificent creatures and, we believe, become a guardian.
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We believe in the ethical principle of beneficence and nonmaleficence, from which the awareness and the feelings of those involved in such an experience are way bigger to their conservation and protection than any negative impact (that we control and observe)
Important to remember:
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Being done with wild animals doesn´t mean it is done ethically.
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Always choose certified responsible operators, with trained professionals.
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Study the good practices and speak your voice if they are not followed.
What NOT do to when swimming with dolphins:
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Jump from the boat directly on top of the dolphins.
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Yell and splash towards the animals.
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Approach and separate mothers and calves
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Disrupt their feeding patterns
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Disturb dolphins that are resting
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Having several persons in the water.
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Attempt to touch the dolphins.
What TO DO when swimming with dolphins:
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Choose certified responsible operators, with trained professionals.
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Understand the regulations.
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Enter the water as calmly as possible.
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Keep your distance.
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Let them approach you at their will.
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Accept the moment and your feelings, always in calm energy.
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Keep disruption to a minimum.
Point of honour
Anyone that fails to comply, in a way that is deliberately gross, will be removed immediately from the activity without any refund.
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