The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has issued guidelines to ensure the safety and protection of whale shark that has been spotted over the weekend at the port of Subic. The guidelines, which were issued by the agency's Ecology Center to protect the animal from stressing conditions and elements, temporarily disallowed marine vessels and motorized boats from docking at the Boton Wharf the five-meter long animal was last seen early Tuesday morning. However, kayaks and small rubber boats will be allowed in the area but only at a particular distance as designated by the SBMA Harbor Patrol.

Reyes, J. (2010, October 1). SMBA cautions public on 'butanding' in Subic. Manila Bulletin, p. 14.