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Written by Wolfgang Dafert
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008 |
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Recently there have been first sightings in the Philippines of a new species with the scientific name Homo Delphinus.
Homo Delphinus, first seen in Tanon Strait near Moalboal, can get up to 6 feet in length and 200 pounds weight. They have a long elongated body, two long pectoral fins and a forked fin, but some sightings also speak of only one large tailfin! They are mostly found in depths up to 100 feet and more mostly along costal reefs, but some have also been sighted in open water. Some of the sightings have also been at nighttime and it can be that Homo Delphinus uses some kind of new photophores (light-emitting organs) which helps them to navigate even in complete darkness. Their body colours appear in big variations from black to camouflage brown.
It looks like the species prefer warm waters, but they have also been seen in such extreme water conditions like under ice. Since common Dolphins are often.. more»  Be the first to comment |  Quote this article | Views: 855 | Read more...
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Written by Giovanni B. Rodriguez
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Thursday, 05 July 2007 |
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The Philippines has one of the longest coastlines in the world. As an archipelago of approximately 7,100 islands, the seas around our country continue to be the main source of cheap protein for a majority of our ever increasing population.
Over the years, unlimited human exploitation of our marine resources has pushed it to the point of irreversible damage. A good example is the classic woe of small fishermen, who now have to expend more fuel and time in pursuit of fish in distant areas. Not too long ago, a bountiful catch could be made just a few meters from the shoreline.
Fishery scientists will say that the Catch Per Unit Effort (CPU) has exceeded the Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) of a particular fishery resource.
For most of us Filipinos, this simply translates to the prospect of not being able to afford to eat Tangigue or Marlin steak unless we win the lotto. As it is, many can’t afford this “luxury” anymore. more» Comments (2) | Quote this article | Views: 2795 | Read more... |
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Written by The Old Wolf
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Wednesday, 04 July 2007 |
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"Sus intawon sir, nag ligid-ligid intawon ang inahan. Puwerteng tyabaw."
Such chilling description of a mother’s reaction upon learning of her son’s drowning accident is not easily forgotten. He was only in his early 20’s.
After the customary dive at Pescador Island (yes, a must if you are in the area), we collected tanks for our next dive. We wanted to explore the wall just in front of our favorite Moalboal accommodation – Nang Ester’s.
It would be an afternoon dive, and we would be entering from the shore. The drop is about 25m away straight out from the beach. From the shore, depths will be anywhere from 1 to 2m. And then the sudden plunge into seeming darkness. Comments (4) | Quote this article | Views: 2220 | Read more... |
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Written by Bernil H. Gastardo
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Wednesday, 04 July 2007 |
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Written by Yan Redoble
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Thursday, 26 April 2007 |
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There are several breathtaking diving sites in the Philippines, but nearly all divers agree that none can compare to the experience of diving in Cebu. More than the vibrant marine life, the magnificent reefs, the pristine waters, the best part of the Cebu diving experience is Cebu itself. – A bustling metropolis that merges urban comfort with suburban tranquility, a fast-paced city life with remnants of rural harmony, and a metropolitan jungle with easy access to white sand beaches and a wide variety of superb dive spots. Comments (5) | Quote this article | Views: 3525 | Read more... |
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