Browsing by Subject "vulnerable species"
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Locals, biologists face off over whale shark feeding
(BusinessWorld,March 14, 2013 , on page S1/11)Tan-awan, in the southern Philippines island of Cebu, used to be a sleepy village that never saw tourists unless they were lost or in transit. Yet now they flock there by the hundreds - to swim with whale sharks, the world’s ... -
Nurturing environment to save vulnerable animals
(Manila Bulletin,November 21, 2019 , on page B-7)Approximately 138 newly hatched Olive Ridley turtles were recently released to the coastal waters of Pico Beach in Hamilo Coast. These are always much-celebrated events as the Olive Ridley turtle is the most abundant yet ... -
Olive ridley sea turtle rescued from fish net
(Panay News,May 6, 2020 , on page 9-11)A fisherman rescued a female Olive ridley sea turtle trapped in the fishnet while fishing in the waters of Bucay, Ilog, Negros Occidental at around 7:30 a.m., recently. Federico Alilain, a resident from Sitio Mapait, Brgy. ... -
Palawan upscale resorts get ‘turtle friendly’ recognition
(Manila Standard,March 28, 2020 , on page B3)Luxury accommodations amid a biodiverse marine ecosystem, where holidaymakers can relax in peace in the same place where aquatic animals thrive. This could very well be written all over in the upscale resorts in El Nido, ... -
Pawikan of the gulf
(SunStar Philippines,May 24, 2021 , on page 1-2)May 23 marks World Turtle Day, which was started by the American Tortoise Rescue, a nonprofit organization established in 1990. According to the group, "The day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate ... -
PH hosting Dugong Conservation Summit
(Manila Bulletin,February 16, 2013 , on page 7)Wildlife conservation representative from 21 countries will participate in a two-day conference hosted by the country to discuss the plight of the Sea Cows, known locally as the dugong, on Feb. 19 and 20. Secretary Ramon ... -
PH wants 'butanding' on 'endangered' list
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 23, 2017 , on page A17)Whale sharks, locally called “butanding,” should be reclassified from vulnerable to endangered, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The DENR will propose the inclusion of the butanding ... -
PH, countries called to protect marine ecosystem for shark species
(The Manila Times,October 26, 2017 , on page B5)Marine conservation groups have urged the Philippine government to pass a comprehensive law to protect and conserve all shark species in the country even as it called the world’s nations to ensure protection of whale sharks ... -
Phl to host meet on protecting dugong
(The Philippine Star,February 17, 2013 , on page B-12)Continuing its efforts to protect the sea cow from the threat of extinction, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ( DENR) will host a two- day conference with representatives from 21 countries next week. The ... -
RP seahorses head for extinction
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 4, 1998 , on page 16)The warning has come true: Seahorses have started to disappear because of overfishing and destruction of their habitat. Haribon Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has noted a 70-percent decrease in the catch of ... -
S. Asia most dangerous for sea turtles - study
(The Manila Times,September 30, 2011 , on page A6)The waters around India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are home to the world’s most endangered sea turtles, according to a study released Thursday aimed at setting a blueprint for global conservation. While it was well known ... -
Saved from Peru oil spill, birds and penguins nursed back to health
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,February 8, 2022 , on page B6)Hand fed fish and given gentle yet rigorous baths, penguins and other sea birds are slowly regaining their strength at s Peruvian zoo after a major oil spill that claimed many of their friends. Of about 150 oil-stained ... -
Sea turtle with multiple injuries rescued but doesn't make it
(DailyGuardian,August 29, 2020 , on page 8-10)An injured Olive ridleysea turtle was found by a fisherman in the waters of Brgy. Central Tabao, Valladolid, Negros Occidental, recently. The wildlife was turned-over to the Community Environment and Natural Resources ... -
Sea turtles dot Boracay shores
(Panay News,January 22, 2021 , on page 9)This island is not only the world’s best beach because of its white sandy beach and turquoise waters. It is also a nesting ground of sea turtles. At the start of the year, 196 sea turtle hatchlings were recorded in different ... -
Seahorses get second life with SEAFDEC, NegOc islanders’ help
(DailyGuardian,September 19, 2020 , on page 6-11)The coral reefs north of Negros Island are once more teeming with seahorses after a seven-year partnership between researchers and the local island community successfully protected and replenished their wild population. ... -
Seahorses get second life with SEAFDEC, NegOcc islanders’ help
(Panay News,September 19, 2020 , on page 15)The coral reefs north of Negros Island are once more teeming with seahorses after a seven-year partnership between researchers and the local island community successfully protected and replenished their wild population. ... -
Singapore otters’ lockdown antics spark backlash
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 1, 2020 , on page A1-A4)Singapore’s otters, long adored by the city-state’s nature lovers, are popping up in unexpected places during the coronavirus lockdown but their antics have angered some and even sparked calls for a cull. With the streets ... -
'Spectacular' PH wildlife fascinates NatGeo host
(Manila Bulletin,June 15, 2013 , on page 5-6)He has been to 70 countries looking for "dangerous" wildlife liaisons for the last 20 years. Dr. Brady Barr, a National Geographic (NatGeo) Channel Asia TV host and ambassador, had been face-to-face with the wildest and ... -
Students pledge to protect sea cows
(Panay News,May 18, 2017 , on page B10)Dugongs, also known as "sea cows" once grazed in thousands on the seabed off the Philippines. Presently, only a few can be seen and they can only survive in specially designated areas, where they are guaranteed food and ... -
Swimming with Samal's giant clams
(Manila Bulletin,September 15, 2013 , on page F-2)Tridacna is a genus of large of saltwater clams, marine bivalve mollusks in the subfamily Tridacninae, the giant clams. In the Philippines, it is known as taklobo. Unfortunately, its global conservation status is listed ...