Be responsible tourists

RECENT pictures on the Internet of tourists harassing, restraining and trying to ride a sea turtle caused an uproar and resulted in an investigation by the Departments of Fisheries and Marine Parks.

Not only were the tourists engaging in cruel and irresponsible acts of harassing the turtle, they were encouraged to do so by the tour guide. There was no regard for the safety, welfare or well-being of the unfortunate turtle, despite the obvious consequences of stress on its feeding, mating, breeding and resting patterns.