Browsing Aquatic News Index by Scientific Name "Eretmochelys imbricata"

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    • Sea turtles dot Boracay shores 

      PN (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 ...

    • To save marine turtles: Village limits settlements, activities in sanctuaries 

      Pagador, Juliana Rose; Kilayko, Paul Stanley; Rios, Dimple (The Daily Guardian, December 11, 2017, on page 4, 10)
      Human activities have disturbed the natural breeding grounds of marine turtles in Guimaras province, promoting local officials to strengthen efforts for its conservation and protection.

    • Tubbataha marks 30 by celebrating its Big Five—both species and supporters 

      Honasan, Alya (Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 11, 2018, on page C8)
      Today, Aug. 11, it will be 30 years since President Corazon Aquino signed Proclamation No. 306, creating the Philippines’ first national marine protected area (MPA), the Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park—now the Tubbataha ...

    • 'Turtle trip' in Iloilo 

      (DailyGuardian, April 27, 2023, on page 8)
      The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Sara recorded its first encounter with a Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) that was spotted laying eggs on the shoreline of Bantigue Islet, Brgy. Gabi ...

    • Turtles sent back to the ocean 

      Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Region VI (DailyGuardian, August 26, 2021, on page 8)
      Turtles are one of the important reptiles in the marine ecosystem as they help maintain healthy sea grass beds and coral reefs that benefits commercial species such as shrimp, lobster, and tuna. Rescuing marine turtles is ...

    • West Philippine sea in rough waters – WWF 

      (The Manila Times, May 19, 2015, on page B8)
      The dredging of coral reefs to build artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea has alarmed conservation group World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In April 2013, poaching vessel F/V Min Long Yu destroyed 3,902 square ...

    • Wetlands, water and life are inseparable: Protect NOCWCA, protect lives 

      Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Region VI (Panay News, February 18, 2021, on page 15)
      Wetlands are unheard body of waters to some, but they play a critical part in our natural environment. They protect the shores from wave action, prevent flooding, and serve as a habitat for terrestrial and aquatic wildlife ...

    • Wetlands, water and life are inseparable: Protect NOCWCA, protect lives 

      Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Region VI (DailyGuardian, February 17, 2021, on page 8-10)
      Wetlands are unheard body of waters to some, but it plays a critical part in our natural environment. They protect the shores from wave action, prevents flooding and a precious habitat to terrestrial and aquatic wildlife ...