GOVERNOR Yevgeny Emano is set to tap experts and form a group to conduct a study over the recent sightings of “Ambuhutan” or sperm whales along the Misamis Oriental bay area.
Emano said the sightings of sperm whales at a resort in Initao town last May and in Salay late last month had prompted him to conduct a study on how to properly handle this kind of species.
The capitol said the presence of these endangered marine mammals proved that the province's sea waters is clean.
“Dili kini angay pasagdan kay nagpasabot kini nga hinay-hinay na sila nga namalik sa kadagatan sa lalawigan,” Emano said.
“Kinahanglan na gyud ang usa ka grupo nga motuon unsaon sila maatiman ug mapadaghan,” he added.
The capitol's top official said apart from protecting the sea waters of the province, taking care of the sperm whales may also attract tourists in the future.
Emano believes that the study of such thing would help boost the province’s tourism-related programs.