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Topic 7 · Blue Flag 2027
Responsible Wildlife Interaction
An entirely new block, the most extensive and detailed in the scheme, exclusive to Tourism Boats.
Applies to
B
M
TB
STV
What changes
Activity-specific operating rules — bird watching, shark cage diving, recreational diving, recreational fishing, seal watching, cetacean watching — with minimum distances, maximum observation times, sonar restrictions, cage protocols, site-specific risk assessment.
What stays the same
Nothing directly — it is the operational evolution of the general “wildlife approach” principle that already existed in Topic 3.
Why it matters
The most disruptive change in the scheme for anyone running wildlife excursions — worth featuring this sheet first for that audience.
Source: Blue Flag Certification Scheme – Draft Requirements, final draft, FEE International, 17 June 2026.