Can eco-tourism help save the ocean?

Indonesia's Coral Triangle is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, but destructive fishing practices are threatening ocean life. Meet the conservation pioneers who are reviving these waters—bringing species back from the brink of extinction. Film supported by @blancpain

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[nicholaseady]

I hope covid-19 hasn’t killed this business model. Praying that they can keep this up! ❤️

[kyyyraaa]

The only thing with tourism is that you also have to get there and that is not really environmentally friendly. However, this might be a stepping stone to achieve a world where humankind can live again alongside the other inhabitants of this planet without taking advantage over them. Thanks for reporting on this!

[carmenruiz]

So cool! We need more people like them on this planet.

[bbreviewsmoviesattemptscom]

I love The Economist, their world relevant reporting. This is happening off Indonesian islands, correct?

[meganstrahle]

This is amazing - the only issue i have is that the resort is only attainable to "luxury" customers, but in this time and age it is the younger crowd whom travels more, and is in touch with social media and word of mouth marketing and are very sustainable minded. I think it would be much more successful if accessing the eco-resorts globally was affordable to more social classes.

[juancarlosmolina]

Excelent, we have so much to do, in order to conserve our Paradise. Dominican Republic.

[Kerai]

Thumbs up from Pakistan for this Amazing work

[hardinjo]

as someone who was born in Indonesia, I feel sad that it has to be foreginers who are fixing our issues.

[alejods]

An extraordinary way to conservate the environment.

[Melki]

Amazing, what they've done is great. Raja Ampat is really clean. Schedule your visit here the next time you come to Indonesia.

[trungtrantrong]

Planet A first and business second, really appreciated this Eco-tourism.

[johnl.]

I think that this is great but doubtful that the market (luxury eco tourism) is big enough to save the ocean.

[noahdommaschk]

The way to do this is to give other people economic incentives that are non extractive, so good on the resort! It is also crazy to see just how fast the reserve has recovered in just 12 years, I mean 600% more fish biomass is unprecedented. Just goes to show how resilient mother nature truly can be and how the world could look if all humans lived in harmony with it.

[brendo]

THIS is what progress looks like. Well done.

[jacobpike]

I was really inspired by this. If we could see commitment from governments, communities, and individuals as much as seen here, than we could really give some hope to the rest of our worlds oceans. Maybe if organizations including Sea Legacy or intergovernmental bodies including UNEP could take up this idea in a broader scale, that dream could be achieved. Also, could we use satellites to guard more remote areas of the reef in conjunction with local rangers?

[laicheewai]

Who ever trying to save the environment is not wrong. But I can assure you that, there more ppl destroying the environment, intentionally or unintentionally. Hope you'll continue saving the world.

[athosbarreiros]

Our planet was created with a lot of diversity, and we can not let it die just because we don't know how to solve our own problems!

[beaubeaukitty]

Air travel and Cruise ships have a considerable carbon footprint. The most true eco-tourism is a staycation remaining within your local area or state

[rioburnama]

Can I ask for help with technical information to revive the sustainability of marine ecosystems in our local area?

[Lilacdaze]

wow that place is BEAUTIFUL! does the natives living there know that they are living in paradise?!