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Enchanting El Nido episode 7 - Snake Island
Coming from Miniloc or Lagen Island Resort, it takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to reach Snake Islan...
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Enchanting El Nido episode 7 - Snake Island
Coming from Miniloc or Lagen Island Resort, it takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to reach Snake Island by boat. The boat ride is the perfect opportunity to fully appreciate El Nido's wonderful seascape as you pass by one majestic limestone cliff after another. In fact, it would seem that in no time at all, you'll arrive at your destination.
The island gets its rather menacing name not because it is riddled with snakes, but because of the S-shaped sandbar that snakes its way from the island and connect it to the mainland. The sand bar is more clearly visible during low tide and people can actually walk across from one end to the other if the tide is low enough. It was formed by two opposing currents that met and deposited sand at their meeting point, giving it its characteristic shape.
The soil in Snake Island is very rich in heavy metals, making it toxic for the majority of plants. It is also quite poor in nutrients. Thus, only plants with a high tolerance for phytotoxic metals can survive. Also, carnivorous and parasitic plants with supplementary forms of nutrition aside from photosynthesis, such as the pitcher plant (Nepenthes philippinensis) and devil's gut (Cassytha filiformis) can be found colonizing the area. The forest is dominated by stunted trees of Palawan mangkono (Xanthostemon speciosus). These trees, also called Palawan ironwood, are endemic to Palawan and produce some of the hardest woods in the Philippines, making them valuable sources of timber.
After a five-minute hike and without even breaking a sweat, you reach the view deck which offers a stunning view of Bacuit Bay.
El Nido Resorts
Miniloc and Lagen Islands
El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
http://www.elnidoresorts.com
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Miniloc Island Resort is also set in a cove with a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs. Reminiscent of a coastal village, Minilocs quaint charm is e...
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Miniloc Island Resort is also set in a cove with a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs. Reminiscent of a coastal village, Minilocs quaint charm is enhanced by its crystal clear waters teeming with tropical fishes. You need not go far to sample Miniloc Islands interesting facets. The waters fronting the resort are rich in marine life. At the end of the pier, guests can snorkel alongside 3-foot long groupers and hundreds of sergeant majors, damsel fish, fusiliers, and other multi-colored tropical fishes.
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El Nido Resorts staff and guests joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day 2009 last April 22 by conducting coastal and underwater clea...
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El Nido Resorts staff and guests joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day 2009 last April 22 by conducting coastal and underwater cleanups at various beaches and dive sites around Bacuit Bay in El Nido, Palawan.
A total of 249.5 kg of garbage was collected for the entire day by volunteers. At 104 kg, majority of the trash collected by weight was glass, followed closely by plastic at 92.7 kg. Styrofoam came in third at 27.7 kg, while metal, aluminum cans, and cloth weighed in at 16, 6.7, and 2.4 kg, respectively.
According to Project AWARE Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving underwater environments, 6 million tons of debris enter our oceans each year, which harm underwater environments and wildlife. Therefore, to help keep our waters garbage free and keep various wildlife safe, we should properly dispose of our trash and remove debris on every recreational dive or shoreline visit that we make. After all, its not only on Earth Day that we should celebrate the Earth; every moment we spend on this life-giving planet is already a cause for celebration.
El Nido Resorts
El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
http://www.elnidoresorts.com
Music:
"Morning Blue" (instrumental version)
Josh Woodward
http://www.joshwoodward.com
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elnidoenvironment uploaded a new video
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El Nido Resorts staff and guests joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day 2009 last April 22 by conducting coastal and underwater clea...
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El Nido Resorts staff and guests joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day 2009 last April 22 by conducting coastal and underwater cleanups at various beaches and dive sites around Bacuit Bay in El Nido, Palawan.
A total of 249.5 kg of garbage was collected for the entire day by volunteers. At 104 kg, majority of the trash collected by weight was glass, followed closely by plastic at 92.7 kg. Styrofoam came in third at 27.7 kg, while metal, aluminum cans, and cloth weighed in at 16, 6.7, and 2.4 kg, respectively.
According to Project AWARE Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving underwater environments, 6 million tons of debris enter our oceans each year, which harm underwater environments and wildlife. Therefore, to help keep our waters garbage free and keep various wildlife safe, we should properly dispose of our trash and remove debris on every recreational dive or shoreline visit that we make. After all, its not only on Earth Day that we should celebrate the Earth; every moment we spend on this life-giving planet is already a cause for celebration.
El Nido Resorts
El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
http://www.elnidoresorts.com
Music:
"Morning Blue" (instrumental version)
Josh Woodward
http://www.joshwoodward.com
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elnidoenvironment uploaded a new video
(11 months ago)
Today, we invite you to join us as we explore one of the most beautiful places that can be found here in El Nido, the Small Lagoon.
The Small Lagoon...
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Today, we invite you to join us as we explore one of the most beautiful places that can be found here in El Nido, the Small Lagoon.
The Small Lagoon is located on Miniloc Island, just a short kayak ride away from Miniloc Island Resort. The travel time from the resort to the lagoon is about 15-20 minutes.
The Small Lagoon also lies right next to the Big Lagoon, which we featured in our last Enchanting El Nido episode. Unlike the Big Lagoon, which is accessible by boat, the Small Lagoon is only accessible by kayak, as the entrance is too small for boats to pass through. And during high tide, even kayaks cannot pass through as the high water level would partially or completely block the entrance. A person would then have to swim through in order to get in.
Upon entering the Small Lagoon, one is quickly transported into an entirely different world, into a place where nature still reigns supreme. Surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs El Nido is known for, a person can spend a good hour just listening to the calming sounds of nature.
Like the Big Lagoon, scientists hypothesize that the Small Lagoon was once a cave whose roof collapsed upon itself, creating what is known as a sinkhole. Despite the harsh conditions of the limestone cliffs, many species of plants do manage to thrive, providing food and shelter for birds and other animals.
The calm and clear waters of the Lagoon also provide an ideal shelter and breeding ground for many species of fish and other marine organisms. And for the world-weary traveler, the Small Lagoon, with its aura of sanctity and hallowedness, is an ideal place to visit in order to relax, reconnect with nature, and find peace.
Host: Rima de Dios (Environmental Officer)
Opening animation: Stompworks Studios (http://www.stompworks-studios.com)
Created by: El Nido Resorts (http://www.elnidoresorts.com
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