Banacon Island

@flapiz (22403)
United Kingdom
December 9, 2018 10:04am CST
Welcome to Banacon Island located in Getafe, Bohol. This is the longest mangrove plantation in Asia. Mangroves are very essential for marine life. It is the home of some fishes, crabs, snakes, and birds. Banacon island is a boat trip away from the mainland thus not very logistically accessible. My boyfriend and I went there via boat. It was a bit expensive if just for two people but for a group of friends it will be well worth it. Have you guys been to a mangrove plantation? Are there mangroves in your seas?
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@JudyEv (323672)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Dec 18
We have a mangrove swamp in our nearest town which is on the sea.
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@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
12 Dec 18
@JudyEv I’m really happy about it because I’ve always thought that people will remain to take it forgranted up to such time when nothing is left.
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@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
10 Dec 18
That’s great. It was predicted before that mangroves are going to be wiped out of the planet. I think human efforts are working.
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@JudyEv (323672)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Dec 18
@flapiz People are at last beginning to wake up to climate change.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
9 Dec 18
‘Banakons’ mean snake right?
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@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
10 Dec 18
Yep if I’m not mistaken it’s a king cobra. The island is shaped like a snake by the way.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
10 Dec 18
@flapiz Oh.. I thought there are many banakons in the area..
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@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
12 Dec 18
@sol_cee Well according to the local tour guide there was none. That would’ve been scary.
@moffittjc (118219)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Dec 18
We have mangrove swamps all along our coastline. They are now protected by the government from destruction, as they have learned over the years that they protect the coastline from beach erosion, especially during hurricanes.
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@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
17 Dec 18
It’s nice to hear government efforts and test that’s a good use for mangroves. We don’t have hurricanes but they do help our fishes thrive.
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@moffittjc (118219)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Dec 18
@flapiz Yes, in addition to protecting fragile coastlines, mangroves also foster a healthy marine ecosystem
@Deepizzaguy (93640)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Dec 18
I have never been to mangrove plantation. I believe that they are alligator farms in Lafayette Louisiana.
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@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 18
Interestingly we don’t have crocodiles in the area. Are crocodiles farmed mainly for their meat or the leather?
@JohnRoberts (109865)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Dec 18
I have never been to a mangrove plantation.
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@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
10 Dec 18
It’s very peaceful. If you like boat rides you might enjoy it.
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@Icydoll (36725)
• India
9 Dec 18
Looks nice .can you share more pictures.
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@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
10 Dec 18
I’m not sure it seems my photos can’t be uploaded except that one.
@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
10 Dec 18
I’m not sure it seems my photos can’t be uploaded except that one.
@flapiz (22403)
• United Kingdom
10 Dec 18
I’m not sure it seems my photos can’t be uploaded except that one.