Donsol, Philippines: The Responsible Place To See Whale Sharks | We Are Travel Girls

A journey to Donsol, Philippines- in quest for whale sharks

After 18 years of surveys, we can confirm that 778 whale sharks have been sighted in Donsol. Each new encounter shows that these waters remain a vital refuge for the ocean’s gentle giants. Learn more about what we do at wwf.org.ph | WWF-Philippines

Donsol Bay, Sorsogon, attracts huge numbers of #whalesharks because of the high levels of plankton found in its water. In turn, the whale sharks attract tourists to the area. If not done sustainably, whale shark #tourism can be a threat to the species. Since 1998, we’ve worked closely with the government and the local residents of Donsol to ensure whale sharks stay safe during interactions with people and tour boats, by promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism and discouraging

Whale Shark Swimming Adventure in Donsol, Philippines — Alaina's Wandering Tribe

Sirang Magayonun : 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 LOOK: Here are the highlights from the 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧, held on January 20, 2026 at the Butanding Visitors Center. NOTE: There have been 𝐧𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐭 in Donsol before and after the opening season (event). The whale shark clips included in the video were taken by Mr. Eric Kim of Elysia Beach Resort during the previous Butanding season and were added for lyrical and visual purposes onl

Amazing DONSOL🥰 (@night ) #highlights #Donsol #Sorsogon #tourism | Kuya J