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Ecotourism certificate program aims to educate local guides | Local News
Many of the most scenic places on Georgia’s coast are best experienced by boat. These locations also often serve critical purposes for coastal ecology. Ecotours are an ideal way for nature lovers and visitors to the coast to see these areas. A new certification program developed by the University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, in collaboration with Manomet, Inc., aims to ensure that ecotour guides educate visitors about nature and how to protect coastal areas. The Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism, or CARE, program is led by UGA marine educators and provides ecotour companies with tools to … Read more