Want to swim with the whale sharks? (You do.) Then plan your trip to the Mexican Caribbean for the Third Annual Whale Shark Festival on Isla Mujeres, July 16 to 18.
Whale shark season kicked off on May 15, but these gentle filter feeders come out in force around the time of the festival. Last year's whale shark bloom featured 200 of the creatures swimming in formation off the island's coast.
Festival attendees will have a chance to swim with the whale sharks and assist Project Domino, a conservation initiative, with photographing and cataloging the animals -- which can reach up to fifty feet in length -- for future study. There will also be educational seminars, kids activities, and conservation -wareness events during the weekend.
About 1,000 whale sharks came through Isla Mujeres in last year. Don't miss out! For more information, visit the festival's website.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Third Annual Whale Shark Festival on Isla Mujeres
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