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4,200 Turtle Eggs from Philippines Seized in Sandakan
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 at 2023-08-22 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora
Tags: Egg, sea, turtle
'Monster' Chinese Ship Joins Swarm
'Monster' Chinese Ship Joins Swarm
THE world's largest coast guard ship has joined other Chinese vessels that have been swarming near the Ayungin Shoal, which is inside the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). According to United States-based national security expert Ray Powell, the CCG (China Coast Guard) 5901, nicknamed "the monster" because of its size, joined another CCG vessel.
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Published at 2023-07-15 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Legal, Politics
Tags: China, Chinese, South China Sea, country, international, sea
Oddly Beautiful Under-the-Philippine Sea Photos Hit 'Little Mermaid' Vibes
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 at 2023-06-11 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Arts, Fauna and flora, Recreation
Tags: Tourism, diving, sea, wildlife
Bombs Away: Ex Marine Battles Blast Fishing in the Philippines
Bombs Away: Ex Marine Battles Blast Fishing in the Philippines
Sergeant Armando Pante is no stranger to explosives. The retired Marine Corps Sergeant survived the notorious battle for Camp Abubakar at the height of the Moro Insurgency. In all, Pante spent 21 years in the Philippine Marines, before returning to his native province, Llocos Norte in Luzon Island. “I was ready to live the rest of my days in peace…but fighting is in my blood,” he says. Which is why the formidable Sergeant Pante has turned his attention to a different kind of battle – to protect.
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Published at 2017-05-24 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Environment, Stories
Tags: fishing, illegal, sea
Vital Reef Ecosystems Biggest Losers in South China Sea Dispute
Vital Reef Ecosystems Biggest Losers in South China Sea Dispute
The ongoing territorial dispute in the South China Sea is as much an ecological crisis as it is a geopolitical one. Dredging, land reclamation and the construction of artificial islands is likely swamping centuries old reefs in sediment, endangering ecosystems that play a key role in maintaining fish stocks throughout the region. According to leading marine biologist Professor John McManus, a proper understanding of the marine ecosystem and its role in food security is key to finding a solution.
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Published at 2017-05-25 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Environment
Tags: China, Eco-Tourism, South, marine, sea
Possible Signs of Life Found Ten Kilometers Below Seafloor
Possible Signs of Life Found Ten Kilometers Below Seafloor
An international team of researchers has found possible evidence of life ten kilometers below the sea floor in the Mariana Trench.
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Published at 2017-04-12 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Environment, Technology
Tags: sea, sea
Possible Signs of Life Found Ten Kilometers Below Seafloor
Possible Signs of Life Found Ten Kilometers Below Seafloor
An international team of researchers has found possible evidence of life ten kilometers below the sea floor in the Mariana Trench.
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Published at 2017-04-12 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Environment, Technology
Tags: sea, sea