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Challenges of Philippine Environment: Water Pollution | Podcast (RESEARCHED BY: LEIGH JANIKKA ERISPE BOOC)

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Challenges of Philippine Environment: Water Pollution | Podcast

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Challenges of Philippine Environment: Water Pollution | Podcast

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URL: https://youtu.be/t4MxqjCUMds?si=oGdv2cGhlF29V88q

Title: Challenges of Philippine Environment: Water Pollution | Podcast

Author: Rhovie Ann Soler

Date: March 12, 2022

Key info: This podcast highlights the pervasive issue of water pollution in the Philippines, affecting many of the country's water resources. It explores the causes, effects, and potential solutions, with insights from students at Ateneo de Manila University, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action to address this environmental challenge.

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Challenges of Philippine Environment: Water Pollution | Podcast

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Collaborative efforts lead to the release of sea turtle hatchlings in Samal (REASEARCHED BY: MA. GARNETT BIANCA GARCIA)

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Collaborative efforts lead to the release of sea turtle hatchlings in Samal.

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Collaborative efforts lead to the release of sea turtle hatchlings in Samal.

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/denr11official/posts/pfbid0GKdJ3YRNyT5cPRj9UHvfmpn43PFqntrxKcs4bXg2ZVr85YgXQ65whuZ7PTThehLpl

Title: Collaborative efforts lead to the release of sea turtle hatchlings in Samal

Author: DENR DAVAO (Facebook Page)

Date: January 24, 2024

Key info: In the Island Garden City of Samal in Mindanao, the people from Davao Del Norte collaborate with environmental forces to properly conserve and safely release the 135 hatchlings of critically endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtles (𝘌𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘺𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘢) to the shore. This is to teach people to practice handling with much care for endangered marine creatures.

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𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥

In a remarkable display of cooperation, a resort in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), Davao del Norte, joined...

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One Mindanao: International Coastal Clean Up Day

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One Mindanao: International Coastal Clean Up Day

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Mindanao Infographic

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Welcome to Davao Gulf Divers Marine Park! (RESEARCHED BY: JOANNISE ROSE LLOREN)

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Welcome to Davao Gulf Divers Marine Park!

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Welcome to Davao Gulf Divers Marine Park!

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URL: https://fb.watch/qwkOWIpZa0/

Title: Welcome to Davao Gulf Divers Marine Park!

Author: Davao Gulf Divers

Date: February 26, 2024

Key info: In this promotional video, 7 hectares of protected marine areas along the coast of Kopiat Island, Compostela Valley in Mindanao where diverse species of coastal animals and coral reefs are said to have flourished after months of no fishing. The Davao Gulf Divers are working with schools, the government, and NGOs to create plans for protecting the oceans by actively restoring corals through a nursery made up of 61 tree-shaped structures where tiny coral fragments are hung to create a new and healthy coral colony.

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Ditch the plastic (RESEARCHED BY: LEIGH JANIKKA BOOC)

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URL: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/467459636335473987/

Title: Ditch the plastic

Author: Anj

Date: n.d.

Key info: The Philippines, faces a significant challenge with plastic pollution, generating 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste annually. This poses detrimental effects on marine life, ecosystems, and human health, impacting coastal areas, including those in Mindanao. To address this issue, there is a need to decrease plastic usage by implementing reduction, reuse, and recycling strategies across the region. Raising awareness and supporting environmental initiatives in Mindanao are crucial steps toward mitigating this problem and safeguarding its unique ecosystems.

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Philippine Coastal Management Guidebook Series No.1 (RESEARCHED BY: PETE TIU)

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Philippine Coastal Management Guidebook Series No.1

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Philippine Coastal Management Guidebook Series No.1

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URL: https://faspselib.denr.gov.ph/sites/default/files/Publication%20Files/crmguidebook1.pdf

Title: Philippine Coastal Management Guidebook Series No.1

Author: DENR, DA-BFAR, DILG, and CRMP

Date: 2001

Key info: The coastal areas in the Philippines serve as the lifeblood of communities. Their resources provide us with food, livelihood, economic development, clean water, and the air we breathe. Despite its significant benefits to humans, the coastal areas in the Philippines are being destroyed. These are caused due to human activities such as overfishing, dynamite fishing, pollution, habitat destruction, overexploitation of natural resources, etc. This book shows how coastal management works and how it will help our coastal areas in the Philippines.

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Samal-Davao bridge a 'threat' to marine life (RESEARCHED BY: MA. GARNETT BIANCA GARCIA)

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Samal-Davao bridge a 'threat' to marine life

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Samal-Davao bridge a 'threat' to marine life

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URL: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/samal-davao-bridge-a-threat-to-marine-life#google_vignette

Title: Samal-Davao bridge a 'threat' to marine life

Author: Reuel John F. Lumawag

Date: September 17, 2020

Key info: In Mindanao, the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) threatens one of the reefs at Pakiputkan Strait in Davao Gulf. As observed through the study of Joey Gatus and Dr. Filipina Sotto if the bridge continues, it might aim to harm the rich marine ecosystem.

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THE construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project could cause irreversible damage to the reef the bridge will traverse on.

"During construction, there will be massive sedimentation that would be happening," Joey Gatus, Natural Resources Management Consultant of the Save Paradise Reef Movement, said during a virtual press conference on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

The SIDC, commonly known as the Davao-Samal Bridge, is a P23.04-billion bridge that will connect Samal Island to the mainland. The project involves the construction of a four-lane 2.8-kilometer bridge. The project is being implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) central office.

According to the SIDC project description report conducted by Ove Arup and Partners Hong Kong Ltd (Arup), which was tapped by the DPWH as the lead consultant for the Feasibility Study of the SIDC Project, the properties directly affected by the alignment of the bridge on the Samal side is the property of the Rodriguez family. The family owns the popular Paradise Island Beach and Resort. The report was published in 2019.

The report states that demolition, excavation, pile driving and bridge structure construction will cause "changes in channel beds and impacts on fish and aquatic life." In a bid to address this issue, the proponents will strictly observe and implement the Site Protection and Rehabilitation Program and materials handling, which provide for soil erosion control measures. Proponents will also "observe best practices in proper construction procedures that promote care and minimal disturbance to the existing environment."

Gatus said they have learned that during the construction, the project implementors will be using silt curtains to contain the sediments brought by the construction of the project.

However, the silt curtains are not enough to protect the coral reefs in the Pakiputan strait. Gatus said the strong currents will still carry these sediments to a wider area.

"Corals will be smothered and covered by all these sediments. Within that area, expect those coral reefs within half a kilometer will be affected," Gatus said.

Based on the Biophysical Assessment on the Affected Reefs of the proposed SIDC, which was conducted by Gatus and Dr. Filipina Sotto, the study shows that the area the bridge will be traversing on and where construction activities will be taking place has a rich marine environment. The study was conducted in December 2019.

According to the study, which was commissioned by the Rodriguez family, the area directly affected by the bridge in Samal Island is home to six species of seagrass and seaweed with an area coverage of around 31 percent. The study conducted by Arup also supports this figure. While it only listed three species of seagrass and seaweeds in the marine area near Paradise Island Beach and Resort, the coverage of seagrass and seaweeds is at around 50 percent. The area where the landing site will be has three species with an area coverage of around 25 percent.

In terms of aquatic macro-invertebrates--like echinoderms, tunicates, sponges, hydroids, shells, and crabs--there are 57 species with around 2 specimens per square meter.

"Overall, you would notice that it is a highly diverse area. It is interesting in terms of ecology," Gatus said.

The reef near the resort also has 54 genera with an area coverage of 36.4 percent. The area has a fish abundance of 1,161 fish per 1,000 square meters. It also has fish biomass of 21 metric tons per square kilometer.

Gatus said the reef also acts as a natural sea wall.

"The paradise reef, located between Paradise Island and Costa Marina, is a very popular and frequently visited site by amateur divers and professionals due to the abundance of beautiful hard and soft corals, fishes, and other marine life. In fact, this reef is one of the few gardens left in the Island Garden City of Samal, most are either dead and are in a very bad state," Julian Rodriguez, technical director and manager of Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort, said.

He said the construction of the bridge, which will take four years, threatens the marine ecology with adverse effects and "will have a very bad effect on the environment."

"Arup in its executive report to the public admitted that there will be substantial air, noise, soil pollution and most of all water pollution, caused by dredging and excavation," Rodriguez said.

He added that silting will be constant and it will cover all the marine life in the reef. The silt will blanket the reef while the beach and the seashore will be murky and polluted making it unsuitable for swimming and diving.

"In constructing bridges, the landing site where the main bridge and its approach viaduct will be constructed must be given utmost consideration. It is inevitable that during and after the construction of the bridge, the benthic communities will be irreversibly, irreparably and incalculably destroyed," Sotto said.

She added that based on the study, the construction of the SIDC Bridge "will definitely damage the best marine ecosystem in Samal Island that will have an adverse ecological impact on the Davao Gulf as a Key Marine Biodiversity Area."

However, it is not only on the Samal they are worried about. Lawyer Julito "Sarge" Sarmiento, an environmental lawyer, said Barangay Hizon's coastal areas will also be affected.

"Councilor [Diosdao] Mahipus [Jr.] was saying that the Davao City council has actually drafted a comprehensive land-use plan declaring the entire coastline of Barangay Hizon as a marine protect," Sarmiento said.

He said Arup, in its study, said they are not worried about constructing a bridge in the area of Barangay Hizon because it is a sandy area.

"That is why the barangay has declared it a marine protected area because they wanted to rehabilitate that and make it a marine sanctuary," Sarmiento said.

They have also recommended that the approval that the landing site for the bridge will be at the Paradise Island Beach and Resort be withdrawn and that Arup be "instructed to redesign and realign the SIDC Bridge.

The researchers are recommending the old shipyard (Bridgeport) as the final landing site for the SIDC Bridge. This is consistent with the earlier proposal of the Japan International Cooperation Agency feasibility study in 2016.

"[This is the] best site for the construction of the main bridge and the approach viaduct on Samal Island side given that [it] was found to be the least biologically productive area," Sotto said.

However, if the old shipyard is not anymore feasible, the Rodriguez family is offering their Lomos Beach property as a donation "to be used as a compromise for the final landing site of

the SIDC Bridge demonstrating their full support for the SIDC Bridge and not to delay its construction."

"The Rodriguez Family has proven that they will do whatever it takes to protect and preserve Paradise Reef that they have taken care of... They are willing to donate a portion of their El Paril Beach Resort (formerly Lumos Property) to DPWH as an alternative landing site in Samal Island with far less environmental damage," Sarmiento said.

"The shorter distance is between Bridgeport and the Sasa wharf. The property that we are offering for the landing site is parallel to the alignment prescribed by Jica as the best site," lawyer Ramon Rodriguez-Lucas, Corporate Secretary of Paradise Island Park & Beach Resort, said.

Meanwhile, the family clarified they are not against infrastructure developments.

"Progress has to come with the bridge. The bridge will definitely improve lives. But we should be very careful where and how it is going to be built. Progress should be sustainable to the environment and cause the least possible damage. We should protect what little of the environment we have left," Rodriguez said.

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Samal-Davao bridge a 'threat' to marine life

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THE construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project could cause irreversible damage to the reef the bridge will traverse on."During constru

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The Davao Gulf Clean-up (RESEARCHED BY: MARGARHET BORNIA)

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/MariknowsPH/posts/pfbid02rdDNCpN54TWWb66ZVsT6M5k4hYbn4wmeiASJVRW9FJVSh7J89S2uJY4NotPXtdV1l

Title: The Davao Gulf Clean-up

Author: Mariknows Philippines

Date: September 13, 2022

Key info: It is a citizen-driven scientific initiative that aims to record data on plastic waste as a means to determine companies responsible for plastic pollution, holding them accountable for irresponsible management of waste, resulting in the deterioration of marine biodiversity.

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Who will be this year's worst plastic polluter in the Davao Region? We will find out as we conduct the annual Cleanup Dive + Waste and Brand Audit on Sept 18, 2022 at Talikud Island, Samal.  

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The Philippines’ Marine Biodiversity Faces Decimation

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The Philippines’ Marine Biodiversity Faces Decimation

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URL: https://earth.org/marine-biodiversity-in-the-philippines-faces-decimation/?fbclid=IwAR3fjc8uuxNGVpsgnGKtgdI5N7sY7YNIGwui_rPYb_aO159S940iZRw_K-M

Title: The Philippines’ Marine Biodiversity Faces Decimation

Author: Heloise Garry

Date: July 16, 2019

Key info: This content talks about the threats to marine biodiversity in the Philippines. The Philippine Sea is the center of global aquatic biodiversity, but people's disastrous fishing practices destroyed and reduced what marine life had to give. The overfishing and unsustainable fishing policies that had happened before have damaged coral reefs and other marine species, which results in the country's unique marine ecosystems and high concentrations of marine species now under severe threat. More disciplined implementation of fishing regulations and policies to tackle pollution is needed to conserve the remaining biodiversity in the Philippines' life below water.

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Marine biologists call the Philippine Sea the 'centre of the centre' of aquatic biodiversity. However, with ongoing decimation, marine biodiversity in the Philippines is facing a bleak future. -The Philippines and Marine Ecosystem Conservation
Covering a major portion of the Coral Triangle, with more than 16800 sq km of coral reef, the Philippines is a global centre for marine biodiversity. Its central region, from Luzon to Mindanao, has more marine species per unit area than any other place on the planet. It is home to a unique plethora of seagrass, invertebrates, seaweeds, and marine mammals.

But the country is struggling to conserve its marine life in the face of overfishing, destructive fishing practices, and growing plastic pollution. These human activities coupled with climate change have led to an unparalleled decimation of its marine biodiversity.

A study published in the Philippine Journal of Science reports that reefs in the country's territorial waters are no longer in excellent condition, and that 90% are classified as either poor or fair. Another 2017 report by the United Nations predicted that all 29 World Heritage coral reefs, including one in the Philippines, will die out by 2100 unless carbon emissions are drastically reduced.

Decades of destructive practices like dynamite fishing, bottom trawling, and cyanide fishing have wreaked havoc in the Philippine Sea. An analysis by the University of British Columbia found that destructive fishing methods have been liberally used in the Philippines since the 1960s, with peaks in the 70s and 80s when national fishing policies shortsightedly encouraged higher yield from fish stocks with no regard for collateral side-effects. Although the authorities issued a ban in the late 90s, those fishing methods continue to be commonly practiced until this day.

Dynamite fishing- whereby explosives are detonated underwater killing all marine life within the radius of the blast-is the most common practice among local fishermen. The second most popular practice is cyanide fishing-a technique used to stun the fish by squirting sodium cyanide into water. Bottom trawling is used for large-scale fishing by commercial fishing vessels.
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Floating dead fish; the immediate aftermath of dynamite fishing.

In 2014, the European Union issued a yellow card to the Philippines warning that it would be banned from exporting to the bloc unless its fishing activities were strictly regulated. In response, the government introduced a new fisheries code that called for stricter measures against destructive methods. But it has produced mixed results due to the absence of serious enforcement measures.

While a modicum of regulation has managed to discipline the domestic fishing fleet, foreign fishing vessels from China, Vietnam, and Taiwan have been carrying ou t large-scale illegal fishing within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) since 2012. Policing foreign vessels in territorial waters has been a significant geopolitical challenge for successive governments.

Growing plastic pollution is another menace altogether. Last year, the country attracted international attention when a young whale shark was found dead in Davao del Norte province and a biologist retrieved a cup, wrappers, and numerous other plastic items from its stomach. This incident has helped to highlight the acute nature of ocean pollution in Southeast Asia and the Philippines in particular. In 2018, the government permanently restricted access to Boracay, a favoured holiday destination and an important economic driver, because of the sheer amount of trash in the water. It has since reopened.

Ocean Conservancy, an NGO, in its report ranked the Philippines as the world's third-largest ocean polluter, as the country generates 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste annually and disposes 20% of that directly into the ocean.

Such a high concentration of plastic waste has caused disease outbreaks on the coral reef and irreversible harm to a number of marine species. Besides significant damage to marine habitats, the Philippine Sea recorded an overall decline of 29% of fish stocks.

Only a strict enforcement mechanism and conservation methods based on a coordinated, national marine monitoring system can save the marine biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems of the Philippines. Other countries have demonstrated that it is possible for developing economies to couple sustained economic growth with a wise use of natural resources.

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The Philippines' Marine Biodiversity Faces Decimation | Earth.Org

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The Philippines is a global center for marine biodiversity, but faced with ongoing decimation from man, is facing a bleak future.

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PH URGES WORLD LEADERS TO ADOPT OCEAN-CLIMATE SOLUTIONS TO SAFEGUARD MARINE ECOSYSTEMS; CREATION OF RULES TO GOVERN DEEP-SEA MINING (RESEARCHED BY: LEIGH JANIKKA BOOC)

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PH URGES WORLD LEADERS TO ADOPT OCEAN-CLIMATE SOLUTIONS TO SAFEGUARD MARINE ECOSYSTEMS; CREATION OF RULES TO GOVERN DEEP-SEA MINING

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PH URGES WORLD LEADERS TO ADOPT OCEAN-CLIMATE SOLUTIONS TO SAFEGUARD MARINE ECOSYSTEMS; CREATION OF RULES TO GOVERN DEEP-SEA MINING

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URL: https://www.denr.gov.ph/index.php/news-events/press-releases/6007-ph-urges-world-leaders-to-adopt-ocean-climate-solutions-to-safeguard-marine-ecosystems-creation-of-rules-to-govern-deep-sea-mining-2?fbclid=IwAR2bkYJxKs7-Mlaw5uCaex8TFZRge6Emcaa2IN586plsKU7zv8aGOs8mK-I

Title:  PH URGES WORLD LEADERS TO ADOPT OCEAN-CLIMATE SOLUTIONS TO SAFEGUARD MARINE ECOSYSTEMS; CREATION OF RULES TO GOVERN DEEP-SEA MINING

Author: DENR

Date: December 3, 2023

Key info: The content stresses the Philippines' urgent plea to world leaders at COP28 to protect marine ecosystems through comprehensive strategies. This includes addressing transboundary issues, regulating deep-sea mining, and fostering cooperation to meet Paris Agreement goals. Coastal water contamination from industrial discharge in Mindanao is an example of marine degradation, highlighting the need to address broader environmental issues and adopt a holistic approach to preserve marine biodiversity locally and globally.

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State of Philippines Marine Biodiversity (RESEARCHED BY: PETE TIU)

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State of Philippines Marine Biodiversity

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State of Philippines Marine Biodiversity

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI8NL4fR1JQ

Title: State of Philippines Marine Biodiversity

Author: Mindoro Biodiversity

Date: May 29, 2020

Key info: This webinar explains how important coral reefs, mangrove trees, and seabed grass are and how they are being highly threatened due to pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction. These are important for marine biodiversity as they provide habitats for aquatic species. They also talked about solutions to help marine biodiversity, such as reducing the use of plastic, upcycling, and volunteering to do beach cleanups.

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State of Philippines Marine Biodiversity

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Can Philippines’ Marine Paradise Survive Development & The Next Crisis At Sea? | CNA Correspondent RESEARCHED BY: MARGARHET BORNIA)

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Can the Philippines’ Marine Paradise Survive Development & the Next Crisis at Sea?

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Can the Philippines’ Marine Paradise Survive Development & the Next Crisis at Sea?

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URL: https://youtu.be/2CG_Gu63fzM?feature=shared

Title: Can the Philippines’ Marine Paradise Survive Development & the Next Crisis at Sea?

Author: CNA Insider

Date: June 15, 2023

Key info: The marine ecosystem of the Philippines is facing alarming danger. Development, pollution, and climate change are posing severe threats that could potentially disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem. This, in turn, threatens the livelihoods of coastal communities. Despite the existence of a network of marine protected areas in the Philippines, its efficacy is hampered by various challenges, such as budgetary constraints, lack of expertise, and limited continuity of marine protection plans. Additionally, enforcement remains a pressing issue, with sea patrollers often facing harassment and risking their lives when confronting violators.

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Can Philippines’ Marine Paradise Survive Development & The Next Crisis At Sea? | CNA Correspondent

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Philippine coastal town leads war against plastic trash in Mindanao (RESEARCHED BY: MARGARHET BORNIA)

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Philippine Coastal Town Leads War Against Plastic Trash in Mindanao

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Philippine Coastal Town Leads War Against Plastic Trash in Mindanao

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URL: https://news.mongabay.com/2019/12/philippine-coastal-town-leads-war-against-plastic-trash-in-mindanao/

Title: Philippine Coastal Town Leads War Against Plastic Trash in Mindanao

Author: Bong S. Sarmiento

Date: December 19, 2019

Key info: Due to improper waste management, marine life in San Isidro, Davao Oriental is slowly deteriorating because it cannot cope with the amount of trash being thrown into the waters. This issue sparked Mayor Justina Yu to declare a war on plastic waste. San Isidro joined WWF's Plastic Smart Cities program to eliminate plastic pollution by 2030, as plastics mistaken for food by turtles and fish could harm human health.

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Philippine coastal town leads war against plastic trash in Mindanao

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DAVAO, Philippines - On August 4, 2018, a fisherman found an endangered green turtle (Chelonia mydas) floating weakly in the Davao Gulf, a diverse marine ecosystem and rich fishing ground spanning 308,000 hectares in the southern Mindanao region. The fisherman brought the stranded juvenile female green turtle ashore where it breathed more easily after a plastic food [...]

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PH nangunguna sa plastic pollution sa karagatan: pag-aaral

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PH nangunguna sa plastic pollution sa karagatan: pag-aaral

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URL: https://youtu.be/KFQTZsg0Lxo?feature=shared

Title: PH nangunguna sa plastic pollution sa karagatan: pag-aaral

Author: ABS-CBN News

Date: May 12, 2023

Key info: In a recent study published by Science Advances, it has been concluded that the Philippines is by far the country in the lead for the most plastic waste in the ocean. With most of the trash found in said bodies of water, USEC. Jonas Leones of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wants to emphasize the EPR act, requiring producers to make products more environmentally friendly throughout their life-cycle, especially during their post-consumer end-of-life stage.

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PH nangunguna sa plastic pollution sa karagatan: pag-aaral | TV Patrol

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Port project on Samal Island 'destroyed' corals (RESEARCHED BY: MA. GARNETT BIANCA GARCIA)

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In violation of Environmental, Fishery Laws Port project on Samal Island ‘destroyed’ corals.

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In violation of Environmental, Fishery Laws Port project on Samal Island ‘destroyed’ corals.

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URL: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1798824/port-project-on-samal-island-destroyed-corals

Title: In violation of Environmental, Fishery Laws Port project on Samal Island ‘destroyed’ corals

Author:  Garmelina Lacorte

Date: July 08, 2023

Key info: A marine biologist raises concern about an act of violation of the environment in the Port Project on Samal Island-Davao City, finding that it had effectively damaged the coral reefs.

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Port project on Samal Island ‘destroyed’ corals

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DAVAO CITY—A marine biologist has raised the alarm over the destruction of corals in the offloading port constructed for the Samal Island-Davao City connector bridge. Dr. John Lacson

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Marine plastics in the Philippines: A call for research (RESEARCHED BY: PETE TIU)

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Marine plastics in the Philippines: A call for research

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Marine plastics in the Philippines: A call for research

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URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Neil-Angelo-Abreo/publication/324030934_Marine_plastics_in_the_Philippines_a_call_for_research/links/5afe33c60f7e9b98e0197de3/Marine-plastics-in-the-Philippines-a-call-for-research.pdf

Title: Marine plastics in the Philippines: A call for research

Author: Neil Angelo S. Abreo

Date: March 26, 2018

Key info: The research is about the issue of the overwhelming increase of plastics in the oceans and the Philippines being one of the highest contributors to it, leading to harmful effects on marine species as it destroys their habitats and poisons them due to its toxic substance.

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n.a. (2018) marine plastics in the philippines a call for research. philippine science letters

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Abreo, N.A. (2018) Marine Plastics in the Philippines A Call for Research. Philippine Science Letters, 11, 20-21. - References - Scientific Research Publishing

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Abreo, N.A. (2018) Marine Plastics in the Philippines A Call for Research. Philippine Science Letters, 11, 20-21.

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LOREN LEGARDA: Philippine Marine Biodiversity Documentary (RESEARCHED  BY: PETE TIU)

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-D3z3t-0Dw

Title: Philippine Marine Biodiversity Documentary

Author: Loren Legarda

Date: April 23, 2014

Key info: This documentary talks about the importance of a healthy coastal environment and how the destruction of it caused by human activities such as urbanization, pollution, overfishing, and destructive fishing will negatively affect our marine biodiversity, food supply, tourism, and economy. It helps raise awareness about this issue and provides solutions to help our coastal environment.

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LOREN LEGARDA: Philippine Marine Biodiversity Documentary

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Gallery X – The Marine Realm – National Museum of Natural History, Manila (RESEARCHED BY: GARCIA, MA. GARNETT BIANCA)

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Gallery X – The Marine Realm – National Museum of Natural History, MANILA

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Gallery X – The Marine Realm – National Museum of Natural History, MANILA

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Url: https://benjielayug.com/2021/11/gallery-x-the-marine-realm-national-museum-of-natural-history-manila.html#:~:text=Aware%20of%20the,is%20continuously%20shown.

Title: Gallery X – The Marine Realm – National Museum of Natural History, Manila

Author: Benjie Layug

Date: November 9, 2021

Key info: The National Museum of the Philippines displays underwater scenes that portray the interactive fish experience on the floor and the coral diversity of the Philippines, which shows the different species of stony and fan corals displayed in glass cases. This is to create awareness among visitors of the threats to the coral reefs' ecosystem and learn that the government and NGOs collaborate to support us in encouraging the conservation and protection of all marine ecosystems.

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New hope for small-scale fisheries in the Philippines (RESEARCHED BY: JOANNISE ROSE LLOREN)

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New Hope for small-scale Fisheries in the Philippines

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New Hope for small-scale Fisheries in the Philippines

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUGQ9kcVqQ0

Title: New Hope for small-scale Fisheries in the Philippines

Author: Environmental Defense Fund

Date: December 20, 2016

Key info: This vlog is about the effects of overfishing by big corporations on small-scale fisheries in the Philippines, specifically in Cantilan and Surigao del Sur. It tackles the personal experiences of every fisherman and how others blatantly ignore the implementation of laws regarding sustainable fishing.

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New hope for small-scale fisheries in the Philippines

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USAID Supports Sustainable Fisheries in Mindanao (RESEARCHED BY: JOANNISE ROSE LLOREN)

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USAID Supports Sustainable Fisheries in Mindanao

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USAID Supports Sustainable Fisheries in Mindanao

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URL: https://primer.com.ph/blog/2018/07/19/usaid-supports-sustainable-fisheries-in-mindanao/

Title: USAID Supports Sustainable Fisheries in Mindanao

Author: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Date: July 19, 2018

Key info: The United States Agency for International Development collaborated with Futuristic Aviation and Maritime Enterprise, Inc. (FAME). It aims to boost responsible and sustainable fishing in Southern Mindanao and provide fishermen in Mindanao with innovative measures to ensure their safety while traveling the seas and simultaneously being in contact with their families.

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USAID Supports Sustainable Fisheries in Mindanao

The Philippines, as the world's second largest archipelagic state, sees fishing as a valuable agricultural business that people in big and small provinces benefit from.

On July 5, 2018, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) had a tie-up with the Futuristic Aviation and Maritime Enterprise, Inc. (FAME) to help boost sustainable fisheries and livelihoods in southern Mindanao.

Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy in the Philippines

This partnership brings a lot of innovative changes to the Philippine fishing agriculture. A few of the changes include:

1. Allowing fishermen to connect with their families, friends, and co-workers while at sea; and

2. Monitor their daily catch by installing an app specially made for fishing.

Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy in the Philippines

Through these innovative measures, fishermen will now be able to ensure their safety at sea and report to their families once in a while. The comfort brought by FAME technology will help their livelihood be viable for local and international market standards.

According to Director of USAID RDMA Bangkok Richard Goughnour, "entrepreneurial and homegrown companies like FAME that are meeting the needs of fisheries managers are promoting prosperity and sustainability in the international seafood trade".

About USAID

USAID is an agency from America that caters the developmental needs of civilian foreigners. The said agency is very open to discuss and give an aid to global issues such as poverty, disaster, U.S. bilateral interests, Socioeconomic development, and even open for financial assistance.

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USAID Supports Sustainable Fisheries in Mindanao

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) had a tie-up with the Futuristic Aviation and Maritime Enterprise, Inc. (FAME) to help boost sustainable fisheries and livelihoods in southern Mindanao.

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Mangrove forest: A wealth of life (RESEARCHED BY: JOANNISE ROSE LLOREN)

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WIOMSA Magazine: People and the Environment

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WIOMSA Magazine: People and the Environment

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URL: https://issuu.com/piamindanao/docs/april21

Title: Mangrove forest: A wealth of life

Author: Emmanuel D. Taghoy

Date: April 21, 2014

Key info: This magazine highlights the nine different mangrove species planted by the " Kahugpongan sa mga Gagmayng Mangingisda sa Concepcion" (Association of Small Fishermen in Concepcion) at Kabasalan town, Zamboanga Sibugay. Several hectares of land are covered by mangrove trees which provide a place for various marine species, reptiles, and mammals. The purpose of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Zamboanga Sibugay's journey is to conduct surveys on mangrove areas to provide programs and conservation plans for mangroves.

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An Electronic News Magazine of PIA Mindanao Cluster.