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Reefbuds to revive Boracay's coral reefs
“Nothing is impossible,” seemed to be the mantra of Benjamin Tayag Jr. and Austrian geoscientist Harald Kremnitz when they thought of creating artificial reefs called Reefbuds to help restore destroyed marine life. “We ...
- March 18, 2013
Salvaging operations for US ship in Tubbataha begin
Salvaging operations for the USS Guardian began yesterday after the Tubbataha Protected Area Management Board (TPAMB) allowed a crane ship to lower its four anchors some 10 meters away from the protected area. Coast Guard ...
- February 7, 2013
Plans for new Tubbataha ranger station unveiled
Legendary hereos need great hideouts- Batman had his Batcave, Darth Vader had two Death Stars and Voltes V had Camp Big Falcon. For the dedicated rangers standing vigil over the Philippines' top coral reef, home sweet home ...
- August 11, 2013
Globe sponsors Boracay clean-up dive
Flocks of tourists coupled with uncontrolled development have taken its toll on Boracay as coral reef destruction, water quality degradation and other environmental and social concerns continue to threaten the fragile ...
- February 24, 2013
Tubbataha update: 2 engines removed from US minesweeper
At least two main engines have been safely taken out from the United States Navy vessel that ran aground in the Tubbataha Reef, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said yesterday. Commodore Enrico Efren Evangelista, PCG Palawan ...
- March 14, 2013
Environmental groups undergo seminar on reef monitoring
Environmental groups underwent a workshop on coral reef monitoring processes as part of the preparation for assessment of the full extent of damage brought by the grounding of the US Navy warship in Tubbataha Reef. Seven ...
- March 3, 2013
‘Tubbataha ideal spot for Valentine’s Day’
With its clear waters and rich marine resources, Tubbataha Reef could be considered as one of the most beautiful spots to spend Valentine’s Day, according to Coast Guard Palawan District commander Commodore Enrico Efren ...
- February 15, 2013