The WiSe scheme has been set up to deliver training and accreditation for operators of registered passenger and charter vessels who wish to view marine wildlife. Nearly 500 operators/marine professionals have now been trained, so look out for the WiSe logo on boats and brochures.

All WiSe operators have attended and passed a course designed to ensure they have an understanding of how to approach marine wildlife, and how to minimise any disturbance to those animals.

All WiSe operators have agreed to abide by appropriate Codes of Conduct for the animals that they view, created to ensure that their operations are safe and sustainable.

There is a wealth of marine life in the waters of the UK for you to see, but all of these animals are vulnerable to disturbance if not approached in a manner that respects their wild nature.

So if you are visiting the coast and you want to view marine wildlife responsibly, choose a 'WiSe operator' for your cruise and help to safeguard our precious sea creatures. If your operator is not WiSe accredited, please tell them about us.

The WiSe scheme has been made possible by initial support from the South West RDA and subsequently by continued financial support from Natural England and WWF-UK, plus other sponsors shown on the left.