Local government units (LGUs) and fisherfolk in the Philippines, which encompasses the Coral Triangle Region, known as the world's center of marine biodiversity, will find a useful guide to monitor marine protection in a more comprehensive but easy-to-use guidebook released Tuesday. The six countries encompassing the Region are Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste.

De Vera, E. B. (2010, July 1). Guidebook on coral reef protection launched. Manila Bulletin, p. B-8.