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Mangrove conservation in Western Visayas
Two environment groups from London and Germany are funding mangrove conservation projects in various local government units in Western Visayas, including Negros Occidental. These groups are the Zoological Society of London ...
- February 17, 2014
Senator wants Manila Bay wetland protected
Sen. Cynthia Villar has renewed her call for the public to protect the Las Piñas - Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LP-PCHEA) after environmental groups marked the World Wetlands Day last Feb. 2. She reiterated ...
- February 10, 2014
Territorial greed
It must be good to wake up one day, look at the vast expanse of ocean around your land, and decide that all the waters as far as the eye can see are yours. That's what Beijing is doing in the sea to its south that needs ...
- March 21, 2014
Baby dolphin's name known today
The public will play a part in naming the new baby dolphin just born at Ocean Adventure Marine Park. "Hali, a first time dolphin mother, gave birth to a female calf on Aug. 31, 2014 at the Ocean Adventure facility in Subic ...
- October 4, 2014
Binmaley celebrates thriving fishing industry
This town's residents showed their renewed enthusiasm with their all-out support for Saturday's staging of the annual Sigay Festival showcasing the success of the local fishing industry through the simultaneous grilling ...
- January 27, 2014
Barriers to disaster
Filipinos were mostly unfamiliar with storm surges, until one struck the bay area of Manila in September 2011. The force of the surge, with waves as high as 20 feet, destroyed hotel fronts and Manila’s Baywalk, and submerged ...
- August 3, 2014
Mindoro mangroves offer protection, promote eco-tourism
The coastal barangay of Silonay in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro has been living under the constant threat of storm surges for decades because of its location. While situated within the center of the Coral Triangle known ...
- March 20, 2014
DA sets stricter conservation measures for 'alimasag'
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed stricter conservation measures for catching blue swimming crabs, known locally as alimasag, to preserve its dwindling population. A joint administrative order of the DA and ...
- February 16, 2014
Introduced freshwater fishes in Phl: An assessment and recommendations
Introduced or exotic fishes are those that have been imported from other countries for food, recreation and other purposes. Many introduced fishes have become invasive or harmful for causing ecological damage, economic ...
- February 6, 2014
Rescued baby dugong under observation at Ocean Park
A stranded baby dugong that was recently rescued by a team from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will remain at the Manila Ocean Park while its condition is being monitored, an official said ...
- January 17, 2014