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Planning on snorkeling? Get to know our “Dorado”

(Oranjestad)—If you’re ever the line, often the others will
planning on snorkeling dur- stay close or can keep the
ing your vacation on Aruba, group interested by giving
you may spot fish that you shrimp or squid.
can’t recognize. One of
these may be the “Dorado”, Description:
a common fish that swims Dorado has a distinctive
all year long in the waters body. It has a large tail and
of Aruba. Here’s some infor- its long, flat body ends in a
mation about the beloved large blunt head. Its color
Dorado. of yellow and green or blue
makes it immediately rec-
Dorado has many different ognizable, even with small
names it can be referred to. variations in these colors.
Dral, Dorao, Drals, Drado,
are some of them in Papia- Dorado has clear differenc-
mento. In English, it is also es between adult females
called Mahi Mahi, Dolphin- and males. The male is larger
fish, or Dorado. It’s a good and can easily reach 50 to
example to reflect on why 80 pounds and has a much
there can be many names. flatter head compared to
The same fish becomes the female. Therefore, male
known by different com- Why it’s called Dolphinfish fishermen as an exciting age. Most become adults Dorados are also called “bull
mon names, why? Common in English is not well defined catch and a fish that puts within 1 year but many be- Dorado”.
names come only when a and while there are several up a good fight. Its meat is come reproductive after just
group of people, to under- stories around this, none very good for consumption 5 or 6 months and reproduce Dorado can be found in our
stand each other, assign a have been confirmed. and it is also commercially very quickly too. waters around the island all
name to a fish. Mahi Mahi, fished for that reason. They live in open water on year round, but there are
for example, comes from Dorado is found in all tropi- the surface most of the time. periods when it is easier to
Hawaii and means “very cal to subtropical oceans They grow very fast, up to Many fish seek them around find than others.q
strong”. Dorado is based around the world. Dorado 2.7 inches (almost 7 cm) sushi lines or floating objects
on Spanish and refers to the is very popular both for rec- per week. They can live up on the sea. Often you will Source: The Department of
golden yellow color that the reational fishing and for con- to a maximum of 5 years al- find a group landing togeth- Agriculture, Livestock, and
fish shines with under the sun. sumption. It is known among though very few reach that er and if you keep a male on Fisheries (Santa Rosa).

Today Is Going To Be A Good Day

(Oranjestad)—Here’s why: Aruba and fauna are beautiful and the up with the idea of building a light-
Today collected some things to do historical sites tell you about the house that could indicate the is-
BEYOND the beach. Yes, we know. island’s indigenous roots. The guid- land’s eastern tip to ships with its
Aruba, located 15 miles north of ed tours are even free of charge. If light.
Venezuela in the warm waters of you are not up to walking, you can
the southern Caribbean, is home drive through the park, one way or Kayak in the Mangroves
to beautiful white-sand beaches, another this park is a great place Mangel Halto at Savaneta is defi-
82-degree days, and thus ideal to spend an entire day. Cruising nitely a place not to miss out on.
for the perfect beach day. But we through the landscape you end The beautiful beach with the natu-
are also blessed with some of the up at some of the most stunning ed the restoration of the California ral mangroves is simply a beauty,
warmest people in the world and beaches like Dos Playa or Daimara Lighthouse. The project finished but if you are into a more active
our island is 19.6 miles long and 6 Beach. In Total the park consists of in September 2016 and the Light- way to enjoy the nature: take a
miles across, with a total area of 70 7907 acres protected nature with a house is now open for visitors to kayak. While you are doing some
square miles. Bit more to discover richness of animals living in it. The enjoy the beautiful view from the workout -as it might get a little
than the white stretch on the coast- Aruban whiptail lizard (cododo), top. The construction of the Califor- windy and rough-, you will see the
line we say. Let’s mention some of Aruban cat eye snake (santan- nia Lighthouse started in 1915. The island from a different perspective.
these hidden gems. ero) and endangered rattle snake name ‘California’ came from a You can even make a stop to do
(cascabel) are just some of them, vessel of the West India Company some snorkeling at the reef. Its fun,
you can also admire these close in and Pacific Steamship Co. called it’s healthy and for sure something
the park’s Visitors’ Center. ‘California’ that shipwrecked in the else. q
area in 1891. Therefore they came
For more information, visit the web-
site www.acf.aw

The Lighthouse
No, you would not think of this as
a hidden gem. The California Light-
house is actually one of the most
known highlights in Aruba and
Nature Calls many repeated guests most prob-
The Arikok National park is worth ably took the ride uphill already.
the ride. We love the hikes that But, there is a significant change to
are guided by the park’s rangers this tower. Since September 2016
whose job is to maintain trails and you can climb the top. In 2015
protect natural resources. The flora Stichting Monumentenfonds start-