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A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) with a curved carapace length and curved carapace width of 44cm was turned over by the Philippine National Police Maritime Group stationed in Brgy. Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources on January 27, 2014. The turtle was subsequently turned over to the USC Marine Research Station for temporary care … Continue reading Release of the green sea turtle under USC-MBS care to the San Vicente Marine Sanctuary, Olango Island
As per request by Concern Worldwide, an NGO assisting the Local Government of Municipality of Concepcion, Iloilo with rebuilding the town after it was badly hit by super typhoon Yolanda, the USC-Marine Biology Section Coral Reef Restorer Team headed by Dominic Franco Belleza with members Ethel Wagas, John Michael Basaca, and Ma. Katrina Lanaria travelled to … Continue reading POST SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) CORAL REEF ASSESSMENT IN CONCEPCION, ILOILO, PHILIPPINES
[The hanger type coral nursery unit, shown above, is made of PVC material with series of nylon ropes. These ropes are fixed with plastic cables that are tied to maintain their position.] The coral reef restoration is a joint project of the DOST, DENR, BFAR, the Local Government Unit of Tangalan, the Provincial Government of Aklan, the University … Continue reading Link: Tangalan Launches Coral Reef Restoration Pilot Project
Excerpts: The Japanese film “Sunshine Ahead” tells the story of a real-life eco-warrior who devoted his life to reviving the seas of his hometown of Okinawa by coral transplantation. ... Now, a team of scientists from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) and the University of San Carlos … Continue reading Link: Pinoy scientists develop novel ways to revive coral reefs
Announcing the online publication of : Project 6: Pilot Technology Demonstration on Coral Reef Restoration in Panglao, Bohol Abstract: Coral fragmentation has been a successful strategy for corals to expand their coverage vegetatively. In the Island of Panglao, factors that promote coral fragmentation have been largely due to the effects of inclement weather (i.e. strong waves). … Continue reading Pub. Project 6: Pilot Technology Demonstration on Coral Reef Restoration in Panglao, Bohol
A typical Sunday turned into a memorable one when we had our field activity in the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary (OIWS), for our Marine Vertebrate Class. Olango Island is 5 km southeast of Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines. The island is popular for its extensive intertidal mudflats, wide fringing coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves. This … Continue reading Destination: Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
In 2012, the DOST – Filipinnovation on Coral Reef Restoration Program sought to implement coral reef restoration technology in 10 project sites across the country that is relevant and feasible in the Philippine setting. Its main goal was to involve the public and privately owned businesses and institutions in the endeavor through its goal of … Continue reading Project 6: Panglao Roll-Out on Coral Nursery Technique at Balicasag Island
A total of 3 oral and 3 poster presentations were given by Marine Biology faculty and students from the University of San Carlos during the 25th West Pacific International Symposium on Marine Science held in Nha Trang, Vietnam last May 21-25, 2013. The 2014 WESTPAC Scientific Symposium was hosted by the Vietnam Academy of Science … Continue reading USC Biology faculty members and students present research papers during the 25th West Pacific (WestPAC) International Symposium on Marine Science in Vietnam