Ceviche Tours Announces Dates For The 6TH Annual Whale Shark Festival In Isla Mujeres, MexicoBy: Ceviche Tours 
Whale Shark Markings The Sixth Annual Whale Shark Festival, originally scheduled for July, will be held June 21-23, 2013 in Isla Mujeres. Tons of fun await visitors to Isla Mujeres as Ceviche Tours offers visitors to the island, right off the coast of Cancun, a chance to participate in an ecotourism adventure, by swimming along side the largest fish in the ocean and endangered species, the whale shark. Don’t worry, these magnificent whale sharks are filter feeders, like whales they feed on plankton, algae and krill. And, all swimmers will get to swim with a fully licensed, expert diver/guides. “The Festival is fun and educational event developed to generate awareness of these amazingly, docile creatures while encouraging visitor to preserve the area’s marine ecosystem,” said John Vater, co-founder, Ceviche Tours. “Sustainable eco-tourism engages guests in the effort to preserve the culture of Isla Mujeres.” The Festival kicks-off on Friday, June 21, 2013 with a parade featuring local children dressed in costumes of marine life, made with recyclable materials. Besides swimming with the Whale Sharks, guests will have the opportunity to participate in sport fishing, snorkeling and visit nearby attractions such as the Whale Shark Exhibition. Additionally on display will be the winning marine figures made by local high school students. Guest will also have the chance to participate in a sand figure contest on the beach across from the Posada Del Mar hotel. Whale Shark season continues after the festival until September 17, 2013. And in an effort to continue awareness for the need to preserve the area’s marine ecosystem, Ceviche Tours is asking guests to become “citizen scientists” and “adopt a whale shark.” Guests can swim with whale sharks and join in an effort to protect and preserve these graceful creatures by adding their underwater photos of their whale shark to the nonprofit, Ecocean global database. The Ecocean library is maintained and used by marine biologists to collect and analyze whale shark encounters and to help learn more about these amazing creatures. The library utilizes photographs of the skin pattern behind the gills of each shark and any scars to distinguish between each animal. Cutting edge software supports rapid identification using pattern recognition and photo management tool. Citizen scientists can help by submitting photos and sighting information. The information submitted will be used in mark-recapture studies to help with the global conservation of the species. To date, more that 43,000 photos have been collected and there have been over 20,000 sighting reports. “By taking a photo and submitting it, guests are adopting their very own whale sharks. The Ecocean library continually sends updates on your shark, such as where it was last sighted, so you always know the location of this unique ‘pet’,” continued Vater. “It allows adults and kids alike to turn their vacation into something bigger. An experience that never ends.” Booking Travel Travel arrangements and bookings for whale shark tours can be made through the Ceviche Tours Website (www.cevichetours.com). For More Information For a complete listing of 2013 Whale Shark Festival activities and for more information, visit http://www.whalesharkfest.com/ About Ceviche Tours Ceviche Tours provides sustainable ecotourism and travel services to the Yucatan and Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Founded by John and Adriana Vater of Spa Adriana in Huntington Village, NY, with longtime friend and Isla Mujeres native Luis “Cuco” Refugio and his family, Ceviche Tours works with the indigenous islanders of Isla Mujeres to help preserve their culture and maintain the integrity and beauty of the surrounding marine environment. Through education and photo identification efforts, Ceviche Tours joins the worldwide effort to protect and preserve whale sharks. As participants on our whale shark tours, guests are invited to be part of those identification and tracking efforts. Photo: https://www.prlog.org/ End
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