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Scientists urge gov't to develop mangrove forests, seagrass beds to protect coastal residents

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | December 30, 2021 - 2:56pm

In a statement Thursday, the Advocates of Science and Technology for the People urged the Department of Environment and Natural...

Climate and Environment

Lesser known and unappreciated seagrass struggles for attention, conservation

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | July 1, 2021 - 12:53pm

In the Philippines, there are many unknowns about the status of seagrass unlike coral reefs and mangroves that more researchers...

Headlines

Seagrass craft making flourishes in Camarines Sur

By Rena Hermoso | May 12, 2019 - 12:00am

From the plain-looking handwoven slippers to embroidered bags and embellished baskets, seagrass craft making in San Fernando,...

Agriculture

Stakeholders fail to solve mangrove planting issues

By Kristine B. Quintas/LPM | October 6, 2015 - 10:00am

The pressing environmental issue in Bantayan Island, Cebu remained unresolved after the government and private sectors failed to come up with a united stand or solution yesterday.

Cebu News

DA bans trade of brown algae and sea grass in the wild

April 25, 2014 - 12:00am

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has prohibited the trade of brown algae and sea grass in the wild to preserve marine ...

Business

Endangered turtles face new threat in Indonesia

By Margie Mason | January 17, 2014 - 1:32am

Green sea turtles remain a rare sight in many parts of the world, but one Indonesian island tasked with protecting them is...

World

To save marine ecosystem, Iloilo town bans seagrass gathering

By Montesa Griño-Caoyonan | May 29, 2013 - 12:00am

The town of Carles in Iloilo has totally banned the massive gathering of seagrass, locally known as kulafu, along coastal villages to preserve the marine ecosystem.

Freeman Region

DENR focuses on ‘blue environment’

By Benny G. Enriquez | October 20, 2002 - 12:00am

The DENR is intensifying the rehabilitation of the "blue environment", that is the coastal environment through activities aimed at developing/enhancing consciousness, and drumming-up support and action...

Agriculture