After doing a quick stop to Moro-Moro watch tower in the municipality of Guinsiliban, we finally arrived to our next destination. We were already quite dry when we arrived there, just in time to take another dip in the waters of Camiguin, this time with the Giant Clams.
The Kibila Giant Clam Conservation and Ocean Nursery is maintained and operated by CCMPC, a community-based cooperative. A classic example of how eco-tourism can provide a community income generating opportunity through environmental conservation and protection. This made my visit to this area worth the "long" trip around Camiguin Island.
We availed the guided tour package, which I think is good because we get to learn many interesting information about this place (and the clams too!). One of the many interesting information is the fact that the shores of Guinsiliban, particularly where the Clam Sanctuary's located, is the only strip of White Beach attached to the Island of Camiguin (White Island doesn't count cause its sandbar and its a boat ride away from the main island).
Time to meet Tridacna Gigas!
"Can we eat the clams?" - a not so bright but curious question of mine
Obviously I was quite hungry, hence the question. Turns out the giant clams species are already endangered. The sanctuary wanted to contribute to the society by preservation and propagation of these enormous creatures.(KUDOS!!!). Moving on~~~
First stop, a concrete tank containing 6 of the 9 known giant clams species. 4 of which are endemic to Camiguin, while 2 were imported from somewhere in Pangasinan? (if I remember it correctly).
After the introduction and the presentation by one of the tour guides, we proceed to wear our snorkeling gear and and swam into the reef of clam farm. I was equally thrilled to see the giant clams, corals, lots of fishes and the fact that I am floating over water where my feet can't reach the sea floors, thanks to their floatation device. (Taking swimming lessons is still on my bucket list). After a swim over the clams, we walked back to the shore to have closer look at the juvenile clams and the "sick" ones that needs more TLC until they are strong enough to again survive on their own. We also had close encounters with the clown fish curious of our feet.
We had enough time to appreciate the view of the sanctuary before we headed off to our next destination. I would want to come back to this place and swim once again and hopefully next time, I'd be able to float on my own ^_^
Anyways, here's the breakdown of our expense for two:
Entrance Fee: 50.00
Clams Viewing: 300.00
Equipment Rental: 200.00
Life vest: 100.00
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Total: 650.00 PHP
The Kibila Giant Clam Conservation and Ocean Nursery is maintained and operated by CCMPC, a community-based cooperative. A classic example of how eco-tourism can provide a community income generating opportunity through environmental conservation and protection. This made my visit to this area worth the "long" trip around Camiguin Island.
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| Welcome, but first, the rules |
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| Giant Barkadas |
"Can we eat the clams?" - a not so bright but curious question of mine
Obviously I was quite hungry, hence the question. Turns out the giant clams species are already endangered. The sanctuary wanted to contribute to the society by preservation and propagation of these enormous creatures.(KUDOS!!!). Moving on~~~
First stop, a concrete tank containing 6 of the 9 known giant clams species. 4 of which are endemic to Camiguin, while 2 were imported from somewhere in Pangasinan? (if I remember it correctly).
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| Giant clams shoreline |
After the introduction and the presentation by one of the tour guides, we proceed to wear our snorkeling gear and and swam into the reef of clam farm. I was equally thrilled to see the giant clams, corals, lots of fishes and the fact that I am floating over water where my feet can't reach the sea floors, thanks to their floatation device. (Taking swimming lessons is still on my bucket list). After a swim over the clams, we walked back to the shore to have closer look at the juvenile clams and the "sick" ones that needs more TLC until they are strong enough to again survive on their own. We also had close encounters with the clown fish curious of our feet.
We had enough time to appreciate the view of the sanctuary before we headed off to our next destination. I would want to come back to this place and swim once again and hopefully next time, I'd be able to float on my own ^_^
Anyways, here's the breakdown of our expense for two:
Entrance Fee: 50.00
Clams Viewing: 300.00
Equipment Rental: 200.00
Life vest: 100.00
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Total: 650.00 PHP
Swimming with giant clams. Cool! :)
ReplyDeleteSayang di natuloy yong Bukidnon-CDO-Camiguin trip namin...
sayang naman.. di bale daan kayo dun pag punta nyo. Nice place to meet and greet giant clams ^_^
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