Off the coast of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental is a small island, virtually a sandbar, surrounded by green waters that is rich with marine life – the Agutayan Island. It is located in Macajalar Bay, five kilometers from Jasaan’s Poblacion.
Crescent moon in shape and uninhabited, Agutayan Island has 5,000 square meters of white sand that sits on a 3-hectare marine sanctuary that serves as breeding ground of endangered giant clams. The giant clams are products of successful seeding project supported by the local government, it came from U.P. Marine Science Institute, the same species being seeded in Alaminos.
With its shallow water and amazing marine life, the place is ideal for swimming, diving and snorkeling. Camping is also allowed in the island.
[…] A 3-hectare marine sanctuary that serves as breeding ground of endangered giant clams. The giant clams are products of successful seeding project supported by the local government. With its shallow water and amazing marine life, the place is ideal for swimming, diving and snorkeling. (Source) […]
[…] Crescent moon in shape and uninhabited, Agutayan Island has 5,000 square meters of white sand that sits on a 3-hectare marine sanctuary that serves as breeding ground of endangered giant clams. The giant clams are products of successful seeding project supported by the local government. With its shallow water and amazing marine life, the place is ideal for swimming, diving and snorkeling. Camping is also allowed in the island. (Source) […]
It’s a nice island..eventhough i am not fond of boat ride and the sea.. Seeing those giant clams and fishes, it was amazing! Make sure to bring sunblock and wear appropriate shoes.. (Water shoe??)
oh.. nice. was here last weekend 🙂
I’ve heard about this island before, but they say that when it’s hightide the island disappears. they say it was not safe to stay there overnight. how true is this?
we will visiting agutayan,jassan tomorrow,,we are from malaybalay city LGU- 117,MERU,ACER, office,,,,hoping people are hospitable and many ladies are beautiful…
it looks like a nice place! i would like to try camping in the island one day!
hello, i’ve seen pictures on agutayan island. is it a public beach? how much will it cost me to go there from cagayan de oro city? thanks