Silaki Island
 Aerial Shot of Silaki Island, Bolinao, Pangasinan | |
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Philippines | |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Bolinao |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 376 |
Silaki Island is a heart-shaped island located in Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines.[1] This 10-hectare islet has 89 households with 376 population.[2] It is tagged as the "Giant Clam Capital of the Philippines" because of the shallow reef surrounding the island that is home to giant clams locally known as "Taklobo". Silaki Island's reefs serve as a giant clam nursery and hatchery managed by the Bolinao Marine Laboratory (BML) of the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI).[3]
- Giant Clam Nursery in Silaki Island
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Giant Clam Nursery in Silaki Island -
Underwater close up shot of giant clams in Silaki Island -
Underwater shot of giant clams in Silaki Island
References[edit]
- ^ Cardinoza, Gabriel L. (16 September 2022). "Pangasinan's most remote, depressed island gets help". The Manila Times. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ Austria, Hilda (12 September 2022). "Brighter future ahead for Silaki islet's children". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ Cardinoza, Gabriel (7 May 2017). "PLAYGROUND OF GIANT CLAMS". Retrieved 17 January 2023.
