Discovering Zambales’ marine life
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Haribon successfully concluded its “Blue Travel” through the San Salvador Island in Masinloc, Zambales for days of fun and knowledgeable experiences. The event, organized by the Haribon Foundation, together with the San Salvador local government and people organization Samahang Pangkabuhayan ng San Salvador (SPSS), was joined by Haribon members and staff and the local community. To kick off the activities, municipal environmental officer Olive Gregorio gave an orientation to participants about the Philippine marine biodiversity. He also taught basic fish and coral identification, mangrove seed planting, and an educational tour in the island’s eco-tourism projects.
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Hebron, K. (2014, August 19). Discovering Zambales’ marine life. The Manila Times, B7.
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