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Pamilacan Island in Bohol offers dolphins, whale watching

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is promoting Pamilacan Island in Bohol as the place to go for visitors who want to see dolphins and whales frolicking in their natural habitat.

Tourism Sec. Joseph “Ace” Durano said “Bohol is a haven to more than 11 species of dolphins and whales, including the bottle-nose dolphin, Risso’s dolphin, pan-tropical spotted dolphin, long-snouted dolphin, Fraser’s dolphin, melon-headed whale, short-finned pilot whale, Bryde and the sperm whales.”

Seldomly seen are the pygmy-sperm whale and the Blainville’s baked whale. Other non-marine mammals encountered in the area are manta rays and whale sharks. (more…)

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