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LOCAL Saturday 22 June 2024

Planning on snorkeling? Get to know our Candelchi!

the entire squirrelfish family are called "bari di clabo" reefs or areas with structure
or, as some say, when we say (nail barrel) for that reason. in the water where they can
candelchi, we mean several hide. Although they prefer to
different species but without In our waters, there are 7 to 8 hunt for food at night, they
distinguishing them by spe- types or species present and are also active during the
cies. In this picture, we are they are sometimes caught day. They are edible and
showing the most common and seen occasionally. They delicious when prepared
one in our waters, which is can be distinguished by dif- dry and crispy with lime. It
called squirrelfish in English or ferent marks such as color on is particularly challenging to
scientifically known as Holo- the dorsal spine or marks on scale the fish, which is why
centrus adscensionis. the body. it is not one of the favorites
among fishermen. They often
Under candelchi, we in In Aruba: live in groups.q
Aruba generally refer to all Candelchi are found on
the different species of squir-
relfish. They all look alike and
it's really difficult to distinguish
(Oranjestad)—If you’re ever fish. Do you know your fish? between them.
planning on snorkeling dur- The Department of Depart-
ing your vacation on Aruba, ment of Agriculture, Live- The squirrelfish family is dis-
you may spot fish that you stock, and Fisheries, known tinguished by the following

can’t recognize. One of as Santa Rosa, offers this characteristics. They are
these may be the “Candel- informative article that il- heart-shaped with pink or red
chi” (Squirrelfish), a com- lustrate some fish and their hues and often show heart-
mon, yet shy fish that swims names in Papiamento. shaped streaks between
all year long in the waters the scales along the body.
of Aruba. Candelchi, Squirrelfish, They have hard fins and are
Holocentrus adscensionis: always armed. Over at our
Let's talk about the names of Candelchi actually refers to sister island Curaçao, they

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Marriott Aruba Surf Club!

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- consecutively visiting Aruba) Aruba as their favorite vacation
cently had the great pleasure Goodwill Ambassador destination, as their home away
of recognizing Distinguished (20>years consecutively visiting from home.
Visitors of Aruba. The honorees Aruba)
were respectively honored with Emerald Ambassador (35>years The top reasons for returning to
a certificate for their years of consecutively visiting Aruba) Aruba provided by the honor-
visits, loyalty, and love for the ees were:
island of Aruba. The honorees were: • Aruba’s people.
Distinguished Visitors • Aruba’s beach.
The honorary certification is pre- Mr. Michael & Mrs. Miranda • Aruba’s weather.
sented on behalf of the Minister Scala from Staten Island New • Aruba’s Safety.
of Tourism as a token of ap- York, United States. • “It`s super easy to travel
preciation and to say “Masha to Aruba”
Danki” to guests who have vis- Mr. Jorgino Willems represent-
ited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 years or ing the Aruba Tourism Authority, On behalf of the Aruba Tourism
more consecutively. and staff members of Marriott Authority, we would like to ex-
Aruba Surf Club bestowed the press our sincere gratitude and
The three levels of honor are as certificate upon the honorees, appreciation to the honorees
follows: presented them with gifts, and for their continued visits to the
Distinguished Visitor (10>years thanked them for choosing “One Happy Island”. q