Browsing Manila Bulletin by Subject "Sea grass"

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    • Countries move to save sea cow population 

      De Vera-Ruiz, Ellalyn (Manila Bulletin, March 30, 2017, on page B-8)
      As global sea cow (dugong) populations have been declining and the species classified as “vulnerable to extinction,” countries with surviving population of the animal need all the help they can get to help the elusive ...

    • DENR pressed to develop marine conservation program ASAP 

      Casayuran, Mario B. (Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2015, on page 8)
      The Senate climate change committee has pressed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to develop a major marine conservation program, particularly on coral restoration since only five percent of corals ...

    • Mining sediment threatens marine life in Surigao del Sur 

      Colina, Antonio L. IV (Manila Bulletin, October 11, 2018, on page B-9)
      Environmental group Haribon Foundation expressed concern over the threats to the marine life caused by the runoff sediments from mining sites in Surigao del Sur. On the second day of the four-day “Partners’ Forum: People ...

    • Month of the ocean: Stand up, save Philippine reefs 

      Department of Agriculture (DA) (Manila Bulletin, May 29, 2015, on page 16)
      May is “Month of the Ocean” (MOO) to make people understand how conservation, protection, and sustainable management of ocean coastal and marine resources translate to a healthy and flourishing community, because these ...

    • 'Muro-ami' boats seized by Masbate authorities 

      Amancio, Hans (Manila Bulletin, May 14, 2018, on page 6)
      Joint operations of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and local government units (LGUs) in Masbate apprehended five vessels engaged in illegal fishing Saturday in the high ...

    • 'PH reefs in fair to poor condition' 

      Mabasa, Roy C. (Manila Bulletin, May 29, 2015, on page 9)
      The Philippines' territorial seas or coastal environment-including coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves-are currently in "poor to fair" condition when compared to other neighboring Southeast Asian countries while habitats ...

    • PH renews commitment to sustain coastal development across East Asia 

      Ruiz, Ellalyn de Vera (Manila Bulletin, August 2, 2018, on page B-8)
      The Philippines has renewed its commitment to sustain coastal development across East Asia, continuing its support towards the sustainable use of coastal and marine ecosystems. The Department of Environment and Natural ...

    • Wetlands and agriculture: Partners for growth: (Part III) 

      Villar, Cynthia (Manila Bulletin, March 14, 2014, on page 12)
      Ang mga sea grasses ay importante rin. Ayon kay Dr. Giovanni Tapang ng Center for Environmental Concerns ng AGHAM,: "an acre of sea grass allows 40,000 fish annually to develop and around 50 million small invertebrates ...

    • World's largest marine park unveiled 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2012, on page B-8)
      The Cook Islands announced the creation of the world's largest marine park Tuesday, as the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) opened with a spectacular Polynesian welcoming ceremony. Heralded by traditional drummers and blaring ...