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No vacationers are allowed in Bohol’s Virgin Island – often known as Puntod Island – till additional discover
MANILA, Philippines – The Provincial Authorities of Bohol has issued a short lived closure of Puntod Island, often known as Virgin Island, and its surrounding waters beginning September 9 resulting from a coral vandalism incident, they introduced in a assertion.
“The current coral vandalism incident on the Estaca Snorkeling Space in Puntod Island (Virgin Island) serves as a stark reminder for Boholanos and vacationers alike to acknowledge the important position our marine ecosystems play in our lives. Coral reefs should not simply stunning underwater landscapes — they’re important to life,” they acknowledged on Tuesday, September 10.
Wholesome coral reefs present habitats, feeding grounds, spawning websites, and nurseries for over 1,000,000 aquatic species, together with many fish that maintain native economies. “For communities dwelling close to coral reefs, particularly on small islands, these ecosystems are additionally a vital supply of meals and livelihood,” they added.
Additionally they stated that “the daring choice to shut Puntod Island to water actions is a mandatory step for the reefs to relaxation, get well, and thrive once more.”
“Below the management of Governor Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado, the Provincial Authorities of Bohol absolutely helps strict environmental safety measures to make sure sustainability for generations to come back,” they stated, requesting the assist of the general public to safeguard Bohol’s marine treasures and lift consciousness concerning the significance of conservation.
“We remorse that there are nonetheless individuals who look down on and ignore our joint efforts to maintain these corals stunning,” Governor Aumentado wrote.
All water-based actions on the island are prohibited besides gleaning, boat passage to Balicasag Island, and the fishcage operations of Danao United Fishermen’s Affiliation (DUFA) working throughout the Panglao Island Protected Seascape (PIPS).
The Provincial Authorities of Bohol didn’t state a date for Virgin Island’s reopening.
Puntod Island lies between Balicasag and Panglao Islands, a couple of 20-minute boat trip away from Panglao.
For the reason that United Nations Instructional, Scientific and Cultural Group (UNESCO) declared Bohol as a World Geopark in Might 2023, Bohol’s improvement tasks have targeted on environmental safety and sustainability, aiming to be the nation’s first regenerative island province.
In a current interview with Rappler through the thirty fifth Philippine Journey Mart in Pasay Metropolis on September 6, the Bohol Provincial Tourism Workplace officer-in-charge Joanne Pinat stated the island focuses on regenerating the ecosystem “as a result of dangerous impacts of day by day human actions.”
“There [are a] lot of challenges kasi hindi naman lahat ng tao ganun yung pananaw. Hindi lahat ng tao delicate sa harm [to the] ecosystems,” Pinat added, as Boholano individuals have a extremely excessive worth for environmental safety.
Because the Philippines’ first UNESCO international geopark, Bohol facilities on regenerative island actions to guard its pure sources and regenerate the ecosystem.
The 216th UNESCO Government Board Session in Paris declared Bohol a World Geopark in Might 2023 for its 400 years of historical past, cultural traditions, distinctive geological treasures, and holistic administration of the island’s safety and sustainable improvement. – Rev Dela Cruz/Rappler.com
Rev Dela Cruz is a Rappler intern learning AB Journalism on the College of Santo Tomas.
