WATER tourism activities in the town of Moalboal, southern Cebu, have been suspended until further notice following reports that at least four individuals had been stung by box jellyfish.An estimated 80 boat captains and boatmen will be affected by the order issued by the local government unit of Moalboal. The cancelled activities include island hopping and snorkeling.
’Acting CGSS Commander PO2 Robinsons Casabuena, in an interview, said the presence of box jellyfish is due to the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat.’Moalboal has more than a hundred registered boats for tourists plying at least 40 island hopping trips a day during low season or on weekdays.According to Janessa Aballe, a boat owner, she can earn around P1,000 for island hopping trips depending on the season.