In the light of the mission of Safe Coastal Tourism NPO to reduce ocean and sea drowning and near drowning incidents, the statement of the UNWTO-experts that they believe that the ability of citizens of all countries to travel in safety is a fundamental human right, motivates Safe Coastal Tourism NPO  to encourage governments to implement a legal duty of information on environmental risks, including  the risks of the oceans and the seas, by touristic sector.

> Resolution from the Experts Meeting on Tourist Safety and Security (Madrid, Spain, 11-12 April 1994).

Further, the experts recommend that member States of the World Tourism Organization and all other organizations concerned with travel and tourism adopt as a matter of urgency the following practical measures to promote the safety and security of travelers and tourists:

1. The gathering of comprehensive statistics and research that result in reliable information and data suitable for intelligent risk assessment by decision-makers and policy-makers.
2. The training and education of travel employees and private and public sector service personnel in their role as guardians responsible for protecting the basic right of safe travel by all citizens of the world.
3. The development of national legislation to address the security and protections of travellers and tourists.

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Source: 'Tourist Safety and Security - Practical Measures for Destinations', Published by the World Tourism Orgaization, 1996