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Boracay's Rare Green Turtles

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Few people know that Boracay is home to a nesting colony of Green Turtles, locally known as Pawikan.
As well as the endangered fruit bats which roost there, Banyugan Beach (also known as Punta Bunga) also plays a role in the life cycle of these rare creatures, which are in grave danger of extinction.
So you'd think the local authorities would consider the survival of these creatures, and try to protect them - particularly as they nest in a 'marine reserve'. Not so.
Banyugan beach, along with neighbouring Panoly Beach, is currently being destroyed to make way for a huge resort complex. The forested hillside has been shaved almost bare, and the wildlife which lives there (including monkeys and tropical birds) has virtually no place to go. No-one in a position of power seems to have any interest in protecting the turtles, and their survival on the island now seems unlikely.
Sadly, this is just another example of the greed of these relentless developers, who, if allowed to continue unchecked will not stop until there is nothing left to destroy.
It is a shame that those who have the power to protect Boracay also stand to gain the most by spoiling it. The long term future of the island is overshadowed by thoughts of short term profit.

Every day a little more of Boracay's magic is fading away.


http://exn.ca/AnimalTracks/Reptiles/Story2.cfm

http://agham.asti.dost.gov.ph/1998/3rd/extras/maan/maan2.htm