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Sharp drop in tourist arrivals in Kenya threatens marine park revenues

Malindi, Kenya - The number of tourists to Kenya's four marine parks and six reserves in the Indian Ocean have dropped significantly in the past year, leading to a drop in revenue, says the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).

 

Marine park tourism involves sight-seeing for underwater marine life using glass-bottomed boats, diving and snorkelling.

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