Shore It Up
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Marine Protection & Inspection Custodians
MPAs reduce human interaction with resources, thereby allowing the resources to replenish. Although MPAs cannot address all problems in the marine resources, especially continued perturbation beyond their boundaries (e.g., overexploitation, destructive fishing activities, point and non-point pollution sources from industrial, agricultural and domestic runoffs, etc.), they help reduce some anthropogenic-related problems and may enhance the …
Giant Clam Rearrangement
Giant Clam Rearrangement The Philippines is blessed with a thriving marine ecosystem, supported by reefs and mangrove forests. And the Hundred Islands National Park, the first Natural Park in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia, is no exception. Its alluring cerulean waters, strewn with 123 islets, is also home to the fragile and diverse jewels …
Run For The Mangroves
CO2DC basically means offsetting of carbon (CO2) emitted by people especially those using the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) by protecting the mangroves of Del Carmen (DC). Instead of mangrove planting, the Municipality of Del Carmen chose to focus on information campaign such as setting-up a mangrove information center, educational programs for children, and run for …
Marker and Mooring Buoys
Marker and Mooring Buoys Problems 1. Anchor Damage v Boat anchors are causing considerable damage to coral reefs, including coral breakage and fragmentation. Anchoring also damages reef-associated habitats such as sea grasses, which provide important nursery and juvenile habitats for many coral reef species. 2. Human activity at Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) v MPAs restrict …
Coral Restoration
Coral Restoration OVERVIEW Mabini, Batangas is popular to divers and snorkelers. The waters surrounding the area are teeming with marine life, plenty of corals and amazing diversity of fishes. The northwest shore of the Calumpang Peninsula, from Anilao to Bagalangit, is lined with local resorts that cater primarily to local tourists especially during weekends. There …
Junior Environmental Scouts
Junior Environmental Scouts A. INTRODUCTION1. IcebreakerChildren will be grouped according to animals and habitats or through drawn by lot. This will depend on the number of children and groups. 2. Talk about the problemStudents are shown photos of devastated habitats—land, sea and sky—and are made to identify the cause. This portion provides the team with …
Mangrove Centers
Mangrove Centers Mangroves in TroubleForested mangrove in the Philippines has decreased from an estimated coverage of 450,000 ha in 1918 to less than 120,000 ha in the late 1990’s. The most rapid decrease in mangrove coverage occurred during the 1960’s and 1970’s when national policies encouraged the expansion of aquaculture. Today, fishponds cover about 289,000 …
