Browsing Manila Bulletin by Subject "rare species"

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    • DoT urges implementation of turtle conservation plan 

      Luczon, Nef (Manila Bulletin, May 15, 2010, on page 13)
      The Region 11 office of the Department of Tourism (DoT 11) is planning to adopt a turtle conservation plan along the beaches of Compostela Valley (ComVal) province in order to protect the rare and endangered marine creature ...

    • Endangered crocs hatch in Cambodia 

      (Manila Bulletin, June 15, 2010, on page B-10)
      Conservationists in Cambodia are celebrating the hatching of a clutch of eggs from one of the world's most critically endangered animals. Thirteen infants crawled out of their shells over the weekend in a remote part of ...

    • Endangered giant clam shells worth ₱57M confiscated in Palawan 

      Magdayao, Aira Genesa (Manila Bulletin, April 15, 2021, on page 8)
      Authorities seized around five tons of giant clam shells during the Counteraction Operation (CAO) on Tuesday, April 13 in Puron Borbon, Barangay Panacan, Narra town. According to the report sent to Palawan News, the ...

    • Endangered helmet shells, log seized 

      Antonio, Raymund F. (Manila Bulletin, June 23, 2013, on page 2)
      Endangered helmet shells, also known as "Budyong" from Jolo, Sulu, and illegally cut logs aboard a motor launch in Palawan were confiscated by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in separate maritime operations. PCG personnel ...

    • Endangered listing eyed for US loggerhead turtles 

      Associated Press (AP) (Manila Bulletin, March 16, 2010, on page B-8)
      The federal government on Wednesday recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S. waters, a decision that could lead to tighter restrictions on fishing and other maritime trades. The massive, ...

    • Endangered shell sales to be probed 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (Manila Bulletin, December 7, 2015, on page 15)
      The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Aklan is set to investigate the alleged rampant selling of porcelain clams or China Clams and helmet shells on this famed island. Provincial Board Member Russia Soviet Dela Cruz said ...

    • Endangered shell sales to be probed 

      PNA (Manila Bulletin, December 7, 2015, on page 15)
      The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Aklan is set to investigate the alleged rampant selling of porcelain clams or China Clams and helmet shells on this famed island. Provincial Board Member Russia Soviet Dela Cruz said ...

    • Endangered turtle's tracks 

      (Manila Bulletin, February 22, 2010, on page C-3)
      A mother Olive Ridley turtle, known also as Pacific Ridley turtle, leaves her tracks in the sand after laying a clutch of over 100 eggs (inset) within the compound of the 1,500-megawatt, natural gas-fired plant of First ...

    • Endangered turtles rescued 

      Lacson, Nonoy E. (Manila Bulletin, January 17, 2017, on page 8)
      Two hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelis Imbricata), the most endangered sea turtle in the world, were rescued and released recently to the Sulu Sea, their natural habitat and foraging ground. Dr. Filemon G. Romero, professor ...

    • Endangered visitor 

      (Manila Bulletin, December 23, 2010, on page B-8)
      A pregnant Olive Ridley turtle, known also as Pacific Ridley turtle, sits motionless as she lays a clutch of eggs (inset) along the shoreline within the compound in Sta. Rita, Batangas, of the 1,500-megawatt, natural ...

    • Fins from 38,500 endangered sharks seized 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Manila Bulletin, May 8, 2020, on page 5)
      Hong Kong has seized 26 tones of smuggled shark fins, sliced from some 38,500 endangered animals, in the largest bust of its kind in the southern Chinese city. The record haul was discovered in two containers from Ecuador, ...

    • For Cynthia’s love of the wetlands 

      Aben, Elena (Manila Bulletin, March 19, 2017, on page 2)
      Senator Cynthia Villar has emphasized the importance of Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Eco-Tourism Area (LPPCHEA), a unique space in Metro Manila, as a bird sanctuary and mangrove haven. LLPCHEA gained international ...

    • Genetic engineering for salmon and fish 

      Javier, Emil Q. (Manila Bulletin, November 29, 2015, on page B-2)
      Since 1996 close to two billion hectares have been planted globally to GMO crops. However, to date no genetically engineered economic animal, whether poultry, livestock nor fish has been approved for release and ...

    • Green sea turtle dies after ingesting plastic straw, nylon 

      Lacson, Nonoy E. (Manila Bulletin, February 25, 2021, on page 5)
      A female Green Sea Turtle died shortly after it was rescued by Community Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) of Guipos and Bureau of Fish and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Barangay Kabatan, Vincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga ...

    • Half of world's sea turtles have swallowed plastic or other rubbish 

      (Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2015, on page 6)
      Rubbish and debris entering into the marine environment become a more high profile issue after Australian researchers found more than half of the world's sea turtles have swallowed plastic or other rubbish. Research from ...

    • Help locate 9 endangered species stolen from zoo- DENR 

      De Vera-Ruiz, Ellayn (Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2018, on page 5)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), is asking the public to help in locating the nine endangered animal species stolen from Avilon Zoo last August ...

    • Hope for the bluefin 

      (Manila Bulletin, March 13, 2010, on page 2)
      There finally may be a reprieve for the bluefin tuna of the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic, which are spiraling rapidly downward toward commercial extinction. On March 3, the Obama administration endorsed a ban on ...

    • Huge global mangrove loss confirmed 

      Chavez, Chito (Manila Bulletin, March 12, 2015, on page B-8)
      The Global Forest Watch (GFW) – under the World Resources Institute based on its satellite data – has confirmed the huge loss of mangrove forests in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and other neighboring countries. ...

    • Illegal fishing around Pagasa Island worries residents 

      Aben, Elena (Manila Bulletin, May 17, 2015, on page 13)
      Residents of Pagasa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) have expressed concern over the illegal fishing activities being done by Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen who, they said, are resorting to the ...

    • Internet seen as threat to coral, rare species: Web fuels illegal wildlife trade 

      Casey, Michael (Manila Bulletin, March 23, 2010, on page B-8)
      The Internet has emerged as one of the greatest threats to rare species, fueling the illegal wildlife trade and making it easier to buy everything from live baby lions to wine made from tiger bones, conservationists and ...