Embattled Masungi Georeserve Park Faces Threat from Wind Farm Project

Lawmakers have filed resolutions to investigate reported drilling operations within the Masungi geopark, which has faced numerous threats. Despite the energy firm saying it holds the necessary permits, conservationists say some indigenous groups living in the area have no idea of the wind project

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Published on 07/03/2024 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Environment, Fauna and flora, Technology
Tags: National Park, Natural Park, Nature, environment, windenergy

Stronger International Effort Needed to Save Philippine Eagle – PEF

BUTUAN CITY—The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) has pushed for increased international cooperation in captive breeding of the critically endangered Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) to strengthen the conservation effort for the world’s rarest raptor.

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Published on 16/09/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora
Tags: Eagle

4,200 Turtle Eggs from Philippines Seized in Sandakan

KOTA KINABALU (Aug 22): Marine police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 4,200 turtle eggs into the state in Sandakan waters. Marine Operation Force Regional 4 Commander, Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Ariffin said the seizure was made by Sandakan marine police around 7pm on Monday.

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Published on 22/08/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora
Tags: Egg, sea, turtle

Top 10 Countries with the Most Coral Reefs

The study, conducted by the team at Slingo, looked at the number of natural adventure spots such as volcanoes, coral reef areas and waterfalls to determine an ‘adventure score’ and determine the best countries to visit for an adventure holiday.

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Published on 28/06/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora, Travel
Tags: coral, coral reefs, diving, scuba diver

Oddly Beautiful Under-the-Philippine Sea Photos Hit 'Little Mermaid' Vibes

While "The Little Mermaid" is still slaying it on terra firma in cinemas, the Department of Tourism (DOT) made happy splashes for ocean lovers recently as it put the spotlight on the colorful underwater world of Anilao, Batangas.

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Published on 11/06/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Arts, Fauna and flora, Recreation
Tags: Tourism, diving, sea, wildlife

Masbate Illegal Fishers Turn Wardens of the Sea

A six-year fishing ban has done wonders for the 129-hectare Colorada Point Marine Protected Area in Aroroy town in the province of Masbate, Philippines, as corals are thriving and the fish are back with sea turtles, lobsters, giant clams and other creatures.

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Published on 01/06/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora, People
Tags: Masbate, Point, coral, fish, fishing, gold, marine, mining, reefs

The Philippines Liveaboard Diving

With an abundant ecosystem, a variety of about 2000 species of fish, and 7,107 islands, liveaboard diving in the Philippines remains at the top of any diver’s bucket list. If it’s not added yet, perhaps it’s time to consider adding it as another liveaboard adventure destination to visit! Apart from the year-round warm climate, pristine beaches, and crystal blue waters, it offers a variety of dive sites that span from exploring historic wrecks to marveling at corals and marine life!

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Published on 19/04/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Entertainment, Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation, Travel
Tags: Bohol, Island, Malapascua, Philippines, Tubbataha, coral, diving, fish, marine, reefs

How Biodiversity of Coral Reefs Around the World Changes with Depth

In a paper published today in Current Biology, researchers show that mesophotic coral reefs function much differently than their shallower counterparts and are unlikely to offer a refuge for shallow water fishes trying to escape climate-change driven warming on the ocean's surface.

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Published on 14/03/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora
Tags: biodiversity, coral, coral reefs, reefs

Experts Warned Mindoro Oil Spill May Reach Verde Island Passage

The latest simulation on the Oriental Mindoro oil spill possibly reaching the Verde Island Passage this week serves as a wake-up call for more urgent containment, according to an environmental advocacy group. Most of the oil will stay around Naujan coast and Pola Bay, based on the UP MSI's bulletin, while some oil may flow northward to the coast of Calapan.

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Published on 12/03/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora
Tags: Island, oil spill

After 70 Years, Mindanao Treeshrew Nest Rediscovered on Dinagat Islands

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Philippines — For the first time after at least 70 years, two Filipino biologists were able to document the behavior of a pair of newborn Mindanao treeshrews (Tupaia everetti) — a mammal resembling a chipmunk — on Dinagat Islands.

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Published on 06/03/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora
Tags: Mindanao, biology

36,000 Hectares of Coral Reefs, Mangroves Possibly Affected by Mindoro Oil Spill

Experts from the University of the Philippines - Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI) estimate that tens of thousands of hectares worth of coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass have been affected by the oil spill due to the recent sinking of MT Prince Empress.

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Published on 05/03/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora, Politics
Tags: DENR, Mindoro, coral, coral reefs, marine, reefs

The Call of Coconut

This article is actually about the future of coconut production in Sri Lanka. But the information therein is equally valid in the Philippines. Subjects are increasing production, pest management, finding a niche market, climate change, research and much more...

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Published on 27/12/2022 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Environment, Fauna and flora
Tags: Market, climate, coconut, export, industry, production, research

2 Negros Cities, Palawan Resort Among Top ‘green Destinations’

Two cities in Negros Occidental province and a resort in Palawan province have been named among the top 100 “green destinations” by an international environmental group promoting what it called “sustainable destinations.”

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Published on 02/10/2022 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora, Travel
Tags: community, coral reefs, destinations, environment, forest

Migratory Birds Find Home in Pangasinan

There is more to this town than its famous “bangus” (milkfish) and tilapia. As soon as the harvest season is over, hundreds of birds, mostly egrets, take over and swarm into the town’s fishponds in search of whatever is left in areas drained of water.

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Published on 29/08/2021 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation
Tags: Alaminos, Pangasinan, birds, forest, government, mangrove

'Monumental Eco-disaster'

Residents of Dumaguete City are up in arms over a massive offshore reclamation project being spearheaded by their local government. Voting 6-3, the Dumaguete City council last week approved a motion authorizing Mayor Felipe Antonio B. Remollo to forge a joint venture agreement with Quezon City-based construction company E.M. Cuerpo Inc. on the proposed P23-billion Dumaguete Smart City Reclamation Project, which aims to add 174 hectares of reclaimed land to the current city coastline.

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Published on 22/07/2021 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Environment, Fauna and flora, Politics
Tags: Dumaguete, Project, marine