Project Detail

The Development of Sustainable Tourism Within the Discovery Bay Marine Protected Area

Jamaica Fishermen Cooperative Union

Project Aims

  1. To train 100% of the staff as tour guides.
  2. To procure snorkeling equipment to aid with tours.
  3. To increase the interest of tourists in the monthly tours.

 

Project Outcomes

  • Purchased snorkels, masks, fins and buoyancy control devices.
  • Two bi-monthly meetings have been conducted so far with stakeholders and fishers.
  • Seven of the targeted 10 staff have been trained as tour guides.

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