EXAMPLES: DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE MARINE TOURISM ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE AND APPRECIATE THE BEAUTY OF OUR MARINE AND COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS WHILE RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THEIR CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE. 1. IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS AND MEASURES TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE FISHING AND AQUACULTURE PRACTICES WITHIN OUR MUNICIPALITY'S WATERS. 2. COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL FISHERMEN, FISHING COMMUNITIES, AND SEAFOOD BUSINESSES TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD CONSUMPTION AND SUPPORT LOCAL, SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES. 3. IMPLEMENTING WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND PROMOTING PLASTIC REDUCTION INITIATIVES TO REDUCE MARINE POLLUTION AND LITTER. 4. PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TOURISM OPERATORS, GUIDES, AND HOSPITALITY STAFF ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRACTICES AND MARINE CONSERVATION. 5. To what extent does our municipality have a comprehensive strategy in place and actively execute initiatives to protect and conserve marine and coastal ecosystems, promote sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, reduce marine pollution and promote marine litter reduction, and integrate tourism in a sustainable manner? Are we actively engaging with local residents, businesses, and communitybased organizations to ensure that tourism activities align with conservation goals and contribute positively to the health and preservation of our marine and coastal environments? Do our policies and programs support sustainable tourism practices that minimize impacts on marine ecosystems and promote responsible tourism behavior? Are we investing in infrastructure, resources, and education and training programs to enhance the tourism potential of our municipality while safeguarding our marine and coastal resources? SDG 14 23
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