GIANT CLAM SANCTUARY

 

Photo from: http://www.lantaw.com/2016/03/davao-samal-snorkeling-giant-clam-sanctuary-taklobo-tours.html

 

If you are planning to explore Samal Island, you should not miss the Giant Clam Sanctuary. It’s located at the white sand islet across from Barangay Adecor, the fishing village beside Pearl Farm Resort. I had no idea about this tourist spot until our habal-habal driver informed us during our three-day Samal getaway last March.

“You will never regret visiting the Giant Clam Sanctuary; you will find clams of different sizes and colors there,” assured our boatman. I’m glad we listened to him and trusted his words, as the underwater creatures didn’t disappoint us. As we snorkeled in awe, we saw 15 to 40-inch neatly-arranged endangered clams; the young ones close to the beach and the huge ones at the deeper part of the sea. Read More: http://www.thetravelingkit.com/2013/08/giant-clam-sanctuary-in-samal-island.html

 

The Giant Clam Sanctuary is a part of an eco-tourism industry called “Taclobo Tours”. Presently, these clams are considered endangered. It is under the security of Davao del Norte State College, with the association of the local community (AdeCor United Fisherfolks Organization).

Giant clams are feared for attacking people in the ocean. National Geographic, in any case, says this is an undeserved reputation. Giant clams consume sugars and proteins delivered by the algae living in their tissues. They have never been a record of a swimmer or diver being swallowed by a giant clam. This, however, doesn’t give us permission to touch them. Read More:  https://www.rizanoia.com/giant-clam-sanctuary-samal/

 

Photo from:  http://www.thetravelingkit.com/2013/08/giant-clam-sanctuary-in-samal-island.html

 

Samal also houses a sanctuary for the giant clams or tridacna. Not all clams can be eaten, and the giant clams at the Taklobo Sanctuary are considered endangered. 

The clams have been listed under the endangered species in the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species or CITES. Republic Act 8550 or the Philippine Fisheries Code prohibits taking, selling and eating of giant clams.

Giant clams are important indicators of a healthy marine environment. They contribute to the coral reefs as builders and shapers, food and shelter.

The sanctuary in Samal serves as a learning center to create awareness in protecting the life of different sea creatures. Visitors to the place people can actually snorkel and swim around them. They are also encouraged to take part in conserving and preserving the clams.   Read More:  https://www.choosephilippines.com/go/adventures-and-sports/3866/giant-clams-samal

Other Photos:

 

Photo from:  https://www.choosephilippines.com/go/adventures-and-sports/3866/giant-clams-samal

 

Photo from:  http://www.thetravelingkit.com/2013/08/giant-clam-sanctuary-in-samal-island.html

 

Photo from:  https://kodakerdabawenya.com/2013/05/12/swimming-with-giant-clams/

 

Photo from: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/photo/204833/samal-island-offers-giant-clam-sanctuary-to-tourists–/photo/

 

Photo from: https://maritimereview.ph/2018/05/18/the-giant-clams-in-the-philippines/

 

Photo from:   https://edgedavao.net/feature/2019/06/25/environmentsaving-endangered-giant-clams/

 

 

Photos below from: 

http://www.thetravelingkit.com/2013/08/giant-clam-sanctuary-in-samal-island.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos below from:

https://wanderyani.wordpress.com/2017/04/04/giant-clam-sanctuary-in-samal-island-taklobo-tours/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch the Videos:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Davao del Norte Belongs to Region XI

Davao del Norte – Banana Capital of the Philippines

How to Get to Davao del Norte

Top Tourist Attractions in Davao del Norte

Watch the Colorful Festivals of Davao del Norte

Amazing Beaches of Davao del Norte

How to Have a Lot of Fun in Davao del Norte

Davao del Norte Photo Gallery

Davao del Norte Video Collection

 

 

Other Visitors Also Viewed:

 

 

Palani Beach Boasts of a 10 Km-Long White Sand Beach

San Isidro Labrador / Pahiyas Festival in Quezon

Colorful and Exciting Festivals in Nueva Ecija

Top Tourist Destinations in Aklan

Embajada Festival – a Re-Enactment of Christianization

Bird Watching at the Olango Wildlife Sanctuary

The Small Paradise in Agho Island in Iloilo

Sugbo Festival Honors the Humble Tiger Grass

Kabila / Kibila White Beach is Famous for Diving and Snorkeling

The Unspoiled Beauty of Aroroy Beach

Aurora Is Host to Philippine Surfing Cups