Chaos in Tenerife as seven tourists fined for swimming with whales and dolphins | World | News

Seven tourists in Tenerife were given a heavy fine while jumping into the sea to swim with whales and dolphins. Tourists rented an entertainment boat claimed that they were unaware of the rules, but the authorities stressed that ignorance was not an excuse.

The incident occurred in a video in a video in a video, in a video, in a video showing that the group jumped into the sea to swim with animals. The Spanish law strictly prohibits such activities in accordance with the Royal Decree of 1727/2007, which aims to protect marine mammals from discomfort and damage. Tourists may be asked to pay for serious environmental violations to the south of the island from £ 52,000 (60,000 euros).

The nationality of tourists was not disclosed.

The incident occurred in a special protection area (Sac) in a protected area to protect marine mammals and natural habitats.

The authorities are moving with an official complaint – especially with the Tax and Border Patrol (Pafif) in Playa de Las Américas, which is an intensive tourism facility in Ereife.

According to civilian guard agents, tourists rented an entertainment boat, where they started the navigation day until they found the sea breast group.

Later, tourists decided to jump into the sea to swim with them, violating the provisions of the Royal Decree of December 21, 1727/2007. The rule clearly prohibits bath or diving in the Cetacean protection area in order to avoid risks for protection.

Seven tourists, a group of friends on vacation in Ereife, said they did not know the rules that protect the sea life. However, the civilian guard clearly stated that not to know the law did not excuse him to break it.

Authorities are now emphasizing the need to comply with the regulations on the Canary Islands, which are home to one of the largest established whales and dolphin population in Europe.