Release of the green sea turtle under USC-MBS care to the San Vicente Marine Sanctuary, Olango Island

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

Link: Tangalan Launches Coral Reef Restoration Pilot Project

[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

DENR designates USC-Marine Research Station as a Wildlife Rescue Center

 The following is a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement (between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Region 7 and the University of San Carlos) which designates USC-Marine Research Station as an accredited Wildlife Rescue Centers for marine life -  MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) … Continue reading DENR designates USC-Marine Research Station as a Wildlife Rescue Center