Coral cure in Bagac, Subic
Excerpt
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) are implementing a coral reef restoration project in the coastal towns of Bagac, Bataan and Subic, Zambales. The project involves a roll out of coral transplantation technology using asexually reproduced corals to improve productivity of coral resources. Dr. Hermogenes Paguia, BPSU OIC Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training Services and project leader, said the university conducts the monitoring aspect of the project while the Sangkalikasan Producer Cooperative plants the corals.
Citation
Gunio, B. (2016, November 12). Coral cure in Bagac, Subic. Manila Standard, p. C1.
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Coral reef restoration; Asexual reproduction; Coral reef conservation; Coral reefs; Environmental protection; Environmental restoration; Coral farming; Environmental monitoring; Climatic changes; Mitigation; Sustainable fishing; Ecotourism; Marine resources; Illegal fishing; Anthropogenic factors; Man-induced effects; Water pollution; Overfishing; Explosive fishing; Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD); Department of Science and Technology (DOST); Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU); Sangkalikasan Producer Cooperative; Paguia, Hermogenes; Flores, Rudy; Rosano, Sol
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