In the world of whale watching, being ?mugged? is considered cute, while seagulls are murderous villains that need to be shot.
Whale watching is also a rapidly growing and favorably regarded tourism industry.
According to a 2010 report by scientists at the Aquatic Environment Research Laboratory in Vancouver, the whale watching industry generated an estimated US$2.1 billion around the world.
The same report also highlighted the socio-economic and ecological benefits that the industry can bring to a country, and regretted the lack of proper infrastructure that prevented countries from taking advantage of the industry.
So, looking for an environmentally friendly leisure activity that can boost the local economy?
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