Rare dolphin, dugong found in Guimaras sea - marine expert

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August 23, 2010

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Philippine News Agency (PNA)

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The Guimaras Sea is home to rare sea turtles and also a haven for rare Irrawaddy dolphin and dugongs. This, according to a leading marine zoologist, Dr. Lemnuel Aragones, team leader of the Guimaras Environmental Studies who has confirmed reports of the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in this island province. Irrawaddy dolphins have a large bulging forehead, a short break and are bluish-gray in color. It could reach up to eight feet in length and live as long as 30 years.

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Rare dolphin, dugong found in Guimaras sea - marine expert. (2010, August 23). Manila Bulletin, p. 13