The dolphins are in Sual!
SUAL—If you or your kid has not seen a dolphin, why not take a trip to this town for a chance to see them in their natural habitat. Chances are they are still there this week.
A pod of dolphins, about eight of them, have been seen swimming together at the town’s coastal water and has become a regular attaction for townsfolk and visitors since.
A pod of dolphins swim near the Sual coal-fired power plant. The friendly sea creatures have been there since Wednesday to the delight of residents and visitors. (Photo courtesy of Carmela Palaganas of Sual Power Plant)
Larry Aqui, team leader of Bantay Dagat (sea patroller) said Thursday that these friendly sea creatures, estimated to be about 50 kilos each, have been swimming near the outfall of the Sual power plant in Barangay Pangascasan.
They were first sighted in the area last Wednesday morning, Aqui said.
Dr. Westly Rosario, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center chief in Dagupan City, said that there are two reasons that dictate migration of such species, namely, temperature and food.
Rosario said the water temperature from the outfall of the power plant is warm and very stable that attracts them to stay there.
Also, the abundance of food like alamang (acetes), or baby shrimps, he added.— (Tita Roces)
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