At the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium in Cairns, BBC reports that At least 2,600 scientists endorsed a petition calling for international efforts to preserve the world’s coral reefs. They are calling on governments “to take action for the preservation of coral reefs for the benefit of present and future generations”. According to the petition, “land-based sources [...]
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The Philippines is the Global Center of Marine Biodiversity [and Conservation Adversity]
After learning that the Philippines is the global epicenter of marine biodiversity in the planet in a symposium, I had a sudden feeling of excitement, of pride for this country. The symposium entitled “Scientific Discovery and the Urgent Need for Conservation at the Philippine Epicenter of Marine Biodiversity” was a real eye opener and put [...]
Project 7000: Saving the planet one pledge at a time
“ I pledge to pick up litter.” “ I pledge to recycle. ” “ I pledge to tweet everyday about #reefwatchpH ” “ I pledge to bring reusable canvass bags when I go shopping and limit my use of plastic bags” Vibrant corals shelter exotic tropical fish in the waters of the Philippines SEVEN THOUSAND [...]
Manny Pacquiao alleged Boracay West Cove ordered closed by Mayor
Remember my May 31 article on Manny Pacquiao alleged Boracay West Cove lounge sits on top of Cemented age old rock formation? GOOD NEWS! The Malay Mayor John Yap, town officials and members of the Boracay Special Tourist Police Office ordered the Boracay West Cove closed. The municipal government of Malay in Aklan on Friday [...]
@annaoposa submits List of companies, recommendations of environmental laws at Senate Hearing
It has been nothing but an uphill battle since the all out media coverage on The Plunder of our Marine Life. Anna Oposa delivered a letter this morning at the Senate Hearing on the investigation of coral poaching. Anna submitted a list of recommendations for the amendment and enforcement of our environmental laws, as well [...]
Blog Action Day on June 8. Netizens call for action on saving Philippine seas
Blog Action Day on June 8 for Philippine Corals and Waters! Join now. June 8 is also World Ocean Day. Via Team Manila Headlines are screaming of the rape of our ocean. Social media is outraged. The time has come to turn this outrage into a positive resolution. A call of action has been made. [...]
Manny Pacquiao alleged Boracay West Cove’s lounge sits on top of cemented age old rock formation (updated)
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Updated (June 12) – Ten days after posting these photos, the Town Mayor ordered Boracay West Cove closed. Island hopping is just one of the popular activities in Boracay. My husband and I are right now in Boracay so just like any tourist as we cruised off the shores of Boracay in a local Bangka [...]
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A homage on the occasion of World Ocean Day. Millions of years ago life sprang out of the oceans, let us do all that we can to make sure that the oceans continue to live and we along with it. Save Our Seas! The Blue © Moira G. Gallaga A child bobs and weaves in [...]