Comments on: Palawan Ho! Part 3 http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/2010/02/01/palawan-ho-part-3/ Marla's adventure from Aplastic Anemia and beyond Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:16:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Administrator http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/2010/02/01/palawan-ho-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-43880 Administrator Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:35:07 +0000 http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/?p=1863#comment-43880 Hi Kim! Aren't the sea turtles lovely? I loved them, too! But that' sad to hear about the sea turtles in Maui. . . I'll have to look that up and see what bacteria they're having trouble with. Wonder how they got it? And what else that bacteria is affecting there? Hope they can save the Palawan coral reefs. . . Hi Kim! Aren’t the sea turtles lovely? I loved them, too! But that’ sad to hear about the sea turtles in Maui. . . I’ll have to look that up and see what bacteria they’re having trouble with. Wonder how they got it? And what else that bacteria is affecting there? Hope they can save the Palawan coral reefs. . .

]]> By: marinel http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/2010/02/01/palawan-ho-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-43766 marinel Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:15:43 +0000 http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/?p=1863#comment-43766 Wow! What a great adventure! Maybe Boyet and Vey are sea turtles? Hee! Hee! Wow! What a great adventure! Maybe Boyet and Vey are sea turtles? Hee! Hee!

]]> By: Kim http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/2010/02/01/palawan-ho-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-43762 Kim Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:18:15 +0000 http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/?p=1863#comment-43762 Sea Turtles! They are my favorite! These turtles look very good compared to the ones we have seen in Maui. Their shells are clean and you can see their design clearly. Not in Maui, all the bacteria in the water has been a problem and their shells look filthy. Sea Turtles! They are my favorite! These turtles look very good compared to the ones we have seen in Maui. Their shells are clean and you can see their design clearly. Not in Maui, all the bacteria in the water has been a problem and their shells look filthy.

]]> By: Administrator http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/2010/02/01/palawan-ho-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-43746 Administrator Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:33:18 +0000 http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/?p=1863#comment-43746 Well, Marissa, heheheh, that's one of the catches. . . some of these turtles take "decades" to reach sexual maturity! LOL So Aaron might be in his 30s or even 40s before he could even receive a notice. But once they reach maturity, I think they lay eggs up to 3 times a year. Supposedly they lay hundreds of them, but only a small percentage actually survive. And I think that's why they are still endangered. Plus a lot of the coral reefs have been damaged and destroyed by various things like improper fishing or other pollutants, which in turn harm the eco system for many marine animals including the sea turtles. The guide was explaining how Cebuanos are starting to fish in Palawan because they have been damaging their coral reefs and thus reducing their local fish population. So the Palawans aren't happy about that and are asking them what have they done to their seas? They need to fish properly and not destroy the coral reefs to maintain the abundance and health of their fish. Hi Patti: Yes, I think armchair traveling is easier! And cheaper! I'm glad that it's helping to give you a small tour! :D There's a lot of waiting and much discomfort at times, but personally, there's nothing like the real thing to really appreciate it! LOL It all depends upon what you're willing to do and endure. AND what it is that you're visiting or seeing. I know personally I'd rather be in my warm home to watch the Rose Parade! LOL Been there, and done that, and I don't like to get up that early in the cold to watch a rose parade. . . But for the sound of the waves and the feel of the ocean wind and the spectacular view of the tropics, pictures just can't capture it all. It helps that the weather here has been fantastic. But I will admit that it's not like this year round! We just happen to be here at a good time. The weather is so comfortable it's no wonder many natives liked to run around practically naked. Too much clothing makes it hot and sticky! There are some places here that are "not" so nice. I tried to take pics of those, too, and will try to upload those eventually as well. Just to try to give a more balanced view. There's still a lot of the social structure here that I want to understand better. Seeing a lot of the poverty in person also helps to give me a better perspective and appreciation for my own life and reconsider my priorities. Seeing it in person and talking to some people really shows me that money just can't solve everything. Okay, take care! Marla Well, Marissa, heheheh, that’s one of the catches. . . some of these turtles take “decades” to reach sexual maturity! LOL So Aaron might be in his 30s or even 40s before he could even receive a notice. But once they reach maturity, I think they lay eggs up to 3 times a year. Supposedly they lay hundreds of them, but only a small percentage actually survive. And I think that’s why they are still endangered. Plus a lot of the coral reefs have been damaged and destroyed by various things like improper fishing or other pollutants, which in turn harm the eco system for many marine animals including the sea turtles. The guide was explaining how Cebuanos are starting to fish in Palawan because they have been damaging their coral reefs and thus reducing their local fish population. So the Palawans aren’t happy about that and are asking them what have they done to their seas? They need to fish properly and not destroy the coral reefs to maintain the abundance and health of their fish.

Hi Patti:

Yes, I think armchair traveling is easier! And cheaper! I’m glad that it’s helping to give you a small tour! :D There’s a lot of waiting and much discomfort at times, but personally, there’s nothing like the real thing to really appreciate it! LOL It all depends upon what you’re willing to do and endure. AND what it is that you’re visiting or seeing. I know personally I’d rather be in my warm home to watch the Rose Parade! LOL Been there, and done that, and I don’t like to get up that early in the cold to watch a rose parade. . . But for the sound of the waves and the feel of the ocean wind and the spectacular view of the tropics, pictures just can’t capture it all. It helps that the weather here has been fantastic. But I will admit that it’s not like this year round! We just happen to be here at a good time. The weather is so comfortable it’s no wonder many natives liked to run around practically naked. Too much clothing makes it hot and sticky! There are some places here that are “not” so nice. I tried to take pics of those, too, and will try to upload those eventually as well. Just to try to give a more balanced view. There’s still a lot of the social structure here that I want to understand better. Seeing a lot of the poverty in person also helps to give me a better perspective and appreciation for my own life and reconsider my priorities. Seeing it in person and talking to some people really shows me that money just can’t solve everything.

Okay, take care!

Marla

]]> By: patti http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/2010/02/01/palawan-ho-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-43727 patti Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:54:29 +0000 http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/?p=1863#comment-43727 Marla, I love following your adventures! I don't even have to go visit there now! ;) What a fun time that all looks like. Glad it's all going well! patti Marla,

I love following your adventures! I don’t even have to go visit there now! ;) What a fun time that all looks like.

Glad it’s all going well!

patti

]]> By: marissa http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/2010/02/01/palawan-ho-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-43724 marissa Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:47:55 +0000 http://goatrevolution.com/blog2/?p=1863#comment-43724 How often do turtles lay eggs? How often do turtles lay eggs?

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