Tourists happy as more whale sharks return to Donsol

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Mon, 06 May 2019 21:01:26 +0000

Tourists happy as more whale sharks return to Donsol

DONSOL, SORSOGON, Philippines — For Isabelle Tessier and her boyfriend, Alexandre Bergeron, who came all the way from Canada, their recent visit to Donsol town in Sorsogon province was more than worth the travel expense. They were supposed to stay in this town for only two days, expecting to see a few whale sharks (Rhincodon […]

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Whale sharks return to Sarangani Bay

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 21:16:20 +0000

Whale sharks return to Sarangani Bay

GENERAL SANTOS CITY—At least 14 whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), or “butanding,” have been seen feeding in Sarangani Bay since last month, prompting local and environment officials to appeal to coastal communities to protect these sea creatures. Nilo Tamoria, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional director in Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani […]

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