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About Us
Involved
in Whales and Dolphins Field Research programs in Bahia de
Banderas since 1994, Oceanologist and Nature Photographer Oscar
Frey founded Ocean
Friendly Tours & Images as a new concept of Alternative Tour Operation
in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and a unique Visual Approach to the
Marine World of Bahia de Banderas.
We
provide a specialized and personalized service that blends
Professional Knowledge of the Marine Environment with Love and
Care for Nature.
Guided
by specialized bilingual crew highly qualified in Diving, Marine
Biology, Oceanography, Eco-tourism and Nautical Operations, our
tours have become a respectful and sophisticated way to approach
the marine life and landscapes of Bahia de Banderas.
Oscar
 Born
in Mexico City his parents encouraged him in developing his
interests and abilities, therefore experienced interaction with
the marine environment since childhood. Started Whale Watching
at the age of 8 and discovered photography with a reflex camera
at 10.
Later
moved to Bahia de Banderas in 1985 and attended High School at
the Marine Technological Studies Center and further in 1989 went
to Baja California to attend college in the School of Marine
Sciences at the University of Baja California.
Participated
in the Paleontological Research Program of the University of
Baja California sponsored by the National Geographic Society in
1992 and 1993.
Attended
specialization courses in Adventure Travel and Eco-tourism
provided and certified by SECTUR (Tourism Bureau) in La Paz,
Baja California Sur in 1994.
Later
moved to Puerto Vallarta and in 1995 created a privately founded
Humpback Whale Research Program and Whale Watching tour
operations in Bahia de Banderas. From this program derives a
Whale Identification Catalog with over 300 whales, a
Photographic record of the behavior of Humpback Whales and other
marine mammals of this region, and digital recordings of the
songs of Humpback Whales and vocalizations of dolphins.
“My passion
for Photography and Science helps me to share with others the
magical experience of interacting with nature and its amazing
creatures.”
“Whale watching is not only an
interactive way to approach the world of whales and dolphins, it
also brings out a greater understanding about the perfection of
nature.”
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