Large groups of marine mammals have been seen in Sarangani Bay, an indication that the area declared protected by the government last year is healthy and safe for the sea creatures, according to an environment official. While this is good news to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), local officials have raised concern over the volume of garbage seen in the bay. Sabdullah Abubacar, DENR director for Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos), said the sighting of more than 100 marine mammals from Aug. 13 to 16 only showed a thriving marine life in the area and a healthy environment where food for them was still abundant.

Fernandez, E. O. (2019, August 27). In Sarangani, dolphin, whale sightings mean bay is healthy. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A7.