DENR leads Boracay underwater cleanup

Date

June 9, 2018

Author

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Region VI

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Classification code

PN20180609_3

Excerpt

To mark Coral Triangle Day today, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 6 is conducting a coastal and underwater cleanup and crown of thorns starfish (COTS) collection competition in Boracay Island. Spearheaded by the Conservation and Development Division (CDD) of DENR-6, the activities will be participated by divers from different associations in Boracay. The Coral Triangle is 647 million hectares of land and sea, spanning the territories of Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste.

Citation

DENR leads Boracay underwater cleanup. (2018, June 9). Panay News, p. 3.