Several experts and marine biologists recommended science-based solutions to address issues hounding the crisis on coral reefs preservation. At a recent forum organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Dr. Wilfredo Roehl Licuantan, a biology professor at the De La Salle University, advised the government to first fix the coral reefs, before undertaking coral transplant to replace the damaged ones.

Sadongdong, M. (2017, September 7). Experts call for coral reefs preservation. Manila Bulletin, p. B-8.