And more Whale Sharks in other parts of the Phils...
Photo in Oslob, Cebu courtesy of SunStar
http://www.oslobwhalesharks.com/
Photo in Donsol, courtesy of SunStar
http://www.donsolwhaleshark.net/
http://www.donsolecotour.com/
PHOTOS taken April 2009 courtesy of SURIGAO DIVE CLUB
this 12M long whale shark was seen roaming around Surigao City's underwater world..
If you can't say something nice.
SHUT UP!. Simple.
"Blue whale sighting off Pamilacan Island, Bohol! The animal was estimated to be roughly 20 m in length, which is actually small for a blue (large males can reach up to 34 m). Only the 4th ever sighting in the Philippines, with all occurring in the Bohol Sea since 2004. Blue whales are globally listed by the IUCN as endangered. It is possibly the pygmy subspecies, but this would need to be verified through future research. Please keep in mind some of the close shots were taken when the whale approached our boat after we had stopped with our engine off over 300 m away. They can be curious, but it is important to maintain a safe distance. We also spotted the same Bryde's whale from earlier in the week in the area. Rorquals in the Bohol Sea!"
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Large...sk=taggednotes
Oslob Cebu. 31/03/2012 Is this a good thing or are some folk being a bit too protectionist?
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7211161&type=3
This is so disturbing
I experienced swimming with these creatures in Donsol and the first thing that divers told us, and repeatedly told us, is to NEVER TOUCH the whales..and to always have a certain distance when swimming with them. Feeding it the way they do in Oslob, I'm afraid it should be stopped..
-=rayna.keith=-
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
And this one too....
http://cebudailynews.wordpress.com/2...nline-outrage/
look but dont touch they say
"MANILA, Philippines - In the wake of a controversial photo that showed a girl surfboarding on a whale shark (butanding), government agencies in Central Visayas have given assurances that ordinances and guidelines on proper animal treatment and conservation will be followed.
The regional office of the Department of Tourism (DOT) said it will push for a "massive campaign" among residents in the region, particularly in areas where whale sharks appear.
Residents of Boljoon, Cebu, became the subject of online tirades on Sunday, April 1, when photos showing them in close contact with a stranded whale shark circulated on Facebook."
http://www.rappler.com/nation/3374-v...-info-campaign
To follow up more update:
Please check the attached video: This film is about the Oslob, Philippines whale sharks and the relatively new tourism that they are attracting....
this is horrible. It's been a viral 2 weeks ago even reported in abs-cbn. I think it has been under investigation. They should put action in it.Originally Posted by lastlid
I believe they are going to create a Thresher Shark sanctuary there. The first shark sanctuary in the Philippines in Malapascua, Cebu for the protection and conservation of the pelagic thresher sharks which are classed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.Hiya Steve r. It's good you've got lots of experience to share in the future. If you happen to be in the Central Visayas in the Philippines...drop by Cebu where u can also visit the hot diving spots in Malapascua Island in the North and Moalboal in the South. There's a lot of PADI english divers too.
Malapascua Islandis the only place in the world where you can dive with the magnificent thresher sharks every day. Manta Rays can be seen as well plus it's a quiet island. My husband loves it there.
In Moalboal
http://diving.flyphilippines.com.ph/cebu/moalboal.php
There are some Diving spots too:
http://www.starfish.ch/dive/Cebu.html
The reason why whale shark feeding must be stopped!
An appeal to stop feeding of whale sharks in the Philippines
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
And here...
https://www.facebook.com/FeedingGiants
Feeding Giants: The Tuki Chronicles
Three excellent Youtube videos on the topic of feeding the whale sharks
Feeding Giants: The Tuki Chronicles Episode 1 (February 2012)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXm8xGWjzVw
" Tanawan, Oslob, Cebu. The crowds arrive by the carloads, busloads and boatloads. The small fishing municipality has seen as much as 1,500 tourists on a single day. They have mixed feelings as to whether this event is good or bad. What do you think?
Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines, Responsible Tourism Philippines and Brownsugar Productions International call on sponsors to help continue to produce this documentary series about the controversial relationship between man and animal."
Feeding Giants: The Tuki Chronicles Episode 2 (April 2012)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RTgxLh88yI
"The fishermen have stopped fishing and began feeding whale sharks to attract tourists...
...a rare event that has transformed a small town and its people in a short period of time..."
Feeding Giants: The Tuki Chronicles Episode 3 (July 2012)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbhMmPvZUwU
"A research team from Physalus has settled in to study in greater depth what is happening to the whale sharks being fed for tourism in Oslob, Cebu".
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