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Timor-Leste announces whale-watching standard to grow responsible tourism and protect ocean ecosystems
Timor-Leste’s national marine tourism association is launching a new national programme based on a global standard for whale-watching tour operators, providing enhanced protection for cetaceans in the nation’s biodiverse waters.