22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Fisherman's Friend
From decades or even centuries local fishermen in this part of the Philippines hated and considered whale sharks as their competitors and monsters that destroys their fish nets and fishing line. But now local fishermen together with the help of the local government found a solution and the solution was sustainable tourism. Where the sharks can freely feed while tourist can view them from a safe distance and the local fishermen serves as the local guide.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 06.2024 |
Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
Photo Location: | Oslob, Philippines |
Camera: | FC8482 |
Copyright: | © Joel Forte |