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Masbate Illegal Fishers Turn Wardens of the Sea
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 at 2023-06-01 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora, People
Tags: Masbate, Point, coral, fish, fishing, gold, marine, mining, reefs
The Philippines Liveaboard Diving
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 at 2023-04-19 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Entertainment, Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation, Travel
Tags: Bohol, Island, Malapascua, Philippines, Tubbataha, coral, diving, fish, marine, reefs
Oriental Mindoro Oil Spill Now Affecting Tourist Spots—DOT
Oriental Mindoro Oil Spill Now Affecting Tourist Spots—DOT
Based on the information gathered by the agency, the oil spill has affected several Marine Protected Areas in the Municipality of Pola in Oriental Mindoro, such as the KingFisher Reserve, St. John the Baptist Marine Sanctuary, Song of the Sea Fish Sanctuary, Stella Mariz Fish Sanctuary, Bacawan Fish Sanctuary, St. Peter the Rock Fish Sanctuary, and the San Isidro Labrador Fish Sanctuary.
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Published at 2023-03-06 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Environment, News and Events
Tags: Mindoro, Resort, Sanctuary, Tourism, coral reefs, fish
Our Vanishing ‘galunggong’
Our Vanishing ‘galunggong’
Two months ago, I had a Zoom meeting with fisherfolk from Zambales who complained that their fish catch had been dwindling because huge Chinese trawlers have been scooping the fish in their traditional fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea, leaving them with smaller fish. Filipino fishermen use only wooden boats with outriggers that are dwarfed by the huge steel-hulled Chinese trawlers
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Published at 2021-07-22 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Communities, Fauna and flora, Politics
Tags: Chinese, Duterte, fish, fishermen, fishing
With Growing Pressures, Can the Philippines Sustain Its Marine Reserves?
With Growing Pressures, Can the Philippines Sustain Its Marine Reserves?
In the town of Pilar in the central Philippines, a community of 11,308 residents looks after one of the most successful marine protected areas in the country: the Pilar Municipal Marine Park (PMMP). Established in 2005, the 179-hectare (443-acre) park stands out among the thousands of MPAs in the Philippines, which experts say are only protected on paper.
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Published at 2021-07-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Communities, Environment, Travel
Tags: Island, System, community, coral, country, fish, fishing, government, marine
Fish Shortage Looms if Chinese Presence Remains in WPS
Fish Shortage Looms if Chinese Presence Remains in WPS
A looming fish shortage in the country is inevitable if the presence of Chinese militia remains in the traditional fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Sunday. Pangilinan said the government should not allow a fish shortage to happen as this will surely raise fish prices in the end.
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Published at 2021-04-18 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Business, Environment, Politics
Tags: China, Pangilinan, fish, fishermen, shortage