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National Geographic host interested in Phl crocodiles
National Geographic Channels host and reptile expert Brady Barr said that the Philippines is a "special place for crocodiles and expressed interest in doing an investigation about Philippine wildlife, particularly its ...
- June 15, 2013
Seaweeds: a potential source of antibiotics?
A species of seaweed found in the waters of Panay Island could be a source of antibiotics against bacteria that affect humans and fish, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC). ...
- June 2, 2013
DA allots P89M eqm't for Cavite
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allotting P89 million worth of agricultural assistance projects for the revival of the coffee, vegetable, and fisheries industry of Cavite. During the "Alay sa Mamamayan" program ...
- February 13, 2013
Solar-lighted coral beads used in Albay
The country's first underwater solar-powered and coral-beaded rosary was installed in Albay Gulf yesterday. Dubbed as "Coral Genesis," the 60 coral beads with attached solar panels, bulbs and a concrete crucifix forming a ...
- August 4, 2013
Petron claims responsibility, apologizes for oil spill
Petron Corp. is taking responsibility for the massive oil spill in Rosario, Cavite last week. In a statement, Petron president Lubin Nepomuceno yesterday said the company also apologized for the damage caused by the oil ...
- August 13, 2013
BFAR Administrative, Circular No. 248, Series of 2013, Subject: Size regulation for sea cucumber collection and trade
Whereas, the alarming rate of the sea cucumber exploitation for the meat trade, the recent discovery of their potential medical and pharmaceutical applications and the recognition of their ecological importance became ...
- December 4, 2013
Oil spill affects more towns in Ilocos Norte
An oil spill in the waters of Ilocos Sur and La Union has spread to three more towns in ilocos Norte. Reports yesterday said the oil spill has reached coastal villages in the towns of Currimao, Badoc and Bacarra. Arthur ...
- March 5, 2013
BFAR warns vs jellyfish attack in Bataan
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has warned the public against possible jellyfish attacks in the waters of Bataan. In a report here, Danny Abrera, BFAR- Bataan head, said the black jellyfish are common in the ...
- March 12, 2013
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Shellfish Bulletin No. 05, Series of 2013, 06 March 2013
Based on the latest laboratory results of the Bureu of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Local Government Units (LGUs), shellfishes collected at Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; and Murcielagos Bay in Zamboanga ...
- March 7, 2013
Healers of Tubbataha
Convict Surgeonfish swim around Tubbataha Reef's South Atoll, which was damaged by ship grounding this year. In celebration of World Oceans Day today, the Worlds Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines released this photo to show ...
- June 8, 2013