Tourists' Perspectives on Dolphin Watching in Bocas Del Toro, Panama

The small resident population of bottlenose dolphins ( Tursiops truncatus ) in Dolphin Bay, Bocas del Toro, is the target of the largest dolphin-watching industry in Panama. Previous work has shown that intense dolphin-watching activity is negatively affecting this dolphin population. Thus, understanding tourist's preferences and views on dolphin watching may help to develop marketing and management strategies that can reduce the impact of this...