A Case Study on the Whale Sharks of Donsol, Sorsogon, Philippines
A Study on the Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Tourism of Donsol, Sorsogon circa 1998 - 2010
Marie Anne L. Mijares
2010 – 36545
Professor Joey Ogatis
Communications I
Research Paper
October 7, 2010
Outline
Thesis Statement: The whale shark tourism industry of Donsol, Sorsogon has greatly changed its economic state and its reputation, but the whale shark tourism poses also problems on the fishing industries which is Donsol’s main source of livelihood. I. Donsol, which is located in Sorsogon province, is the home of whale shark tourism and has changed greatly due to their presence. a. Donsol is a municipality in Sorsogon City. b. In 1998, the arrival of whale sharks, Donsol has changed from a quiet fishery village to one of the most renowned tourism industries in the world. II. Whale sharks tourism posed a huge change on the economy, culture and reputation of Donsol Sorsogon. a. Due to the increase in the number of tourists, Donsol Sorsogon received titles such as “The Best Animal Encounter in Asia” and this title led to an increase in the number of tourists during the year 2005. b. Whale shark tourism helps the overall revenue of the municipality and aids the small-scale fishermen with their daily income. c. The presence of whale shark brought upon the Butanding Festival in Donsol Sorsogon. III. The ecosystem in Donsol Sorsogon is threatened by the overfishing and in turn the whole whale shark tourism is in danger of deteriorating. d. Commercial fishing vessels are getting all the income of the smaller-scale fishing folk which in turn make them venture in to capturing smaller fish. e. The effect of over-fishing to the normal trends in the ecosystem and how the local government solved this problem.
Facts and Figures of Sorsogon City and Donsol’s History of Whale Shark Tourism
Sorsogon City, the capital of Sorsogon province, is one of the six Bicol provinces, and is situated in the southernmost tip of Luzon. The city
Marie Anne L. Mijares
2010 – 36545
Professor Joey Ogatis
Communications I
Research Paper
October 7, 2010
Outline
Thesis Statement: The whale shark tourism industry of Donsol, Sorsogon has greatly changed its economic state and its reputation, but the whale shark tourism poses also problems on the fishing industries which is Donsol’s main source of livelihood. I. Donsol, which is located in Sorsogon province, is the home of whale shark tourism and has changed greatly due to their presence. a. Donsol is a municipality in Sorsogon City. b. In 1998, the arrival of whale sharks, Donsol has changed from a quiet fishery village to one of the most renowned tourism industries in the world. II. Whale sharks tourism posed a huge change on the economy, culture and reputation of Donsol Sorsogon. a. Due to the increase in the number of tourists, Donsol Sorsogon received titles such as “The Best Animal Encounter in Asia” and this title led to an increase in the number of tourists during the year 2005. b. Whale shark tourism helps the overall revenue of the municipality and aids the small-scale fishermen with their daily income. c. The presence of whale shark brought upon the Butanding Festival in Donsol Sorsogon. III. The ecosystem in Donsol Sorsogon is threatened by the overfishing and in turn the whole whale shark tourism is in danger of deteriorating. d. Commercial fishing vessels are getting all the income of the smaller-scale fishing folk which in turn make them venture in to capturing smaller fish. e. The effect of over-fishing to the normal trends in the ecosystem and how the local government solved this problem.
Facts and Figures of Sorsogon City and Donsol’s History of Whale Shark Tourism
Sorsogon City, the capital of Sorsogon province, is one of the six Bicol provinces, and is situated in the southernmost tip of Luzon. The city
References: Donsol Municipal Files. (2009) http://www.fukuoka.unhabitat.org/ Pine, Ruel. Donsol Whale Shark Tourism and Coastal Resource Management , ACase Study. (2007) Appendix