USF Study Finds Widespread Rule-breaking in Whale Shark Tourism Hotspot
December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025
TAMPA, Florida, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Florida issued the following news:
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USF study finds widespread rule-breaking in whale shark tourism hotspot
Key takeaways
* Drone footage revealed constant violations of Mexico's whale shark tourism rules, even when far fewer boats were on the water than regulations allow.
* Surprisingly, infractions increased when many whale sharks were present, as boats spread . . .
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USF study finds widespread rule-breaking in whale shark tourism hotspot
Key takeaways
* Drone footage revealed constant violations of Mexico's whale shark tourism rules, even when far fewer boats were on the water than regulations allow.
* Surprisingly, infractions increased when many whale sharks were present, as boats spread . . .