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The Philippines has long been recognised as a global biodiversity hotspot. Numerous authors have pointed to incredible species biodiversity that is found here. However, it is also under increasing pressure in a variety of forms such as overfishing, destructive fishing, unregulated development and climatic events. In recognition of this, efforts are being made to adopt sustainable management of marine and coastal resources so that these amazing ecosystems can be preserved.
Our 'Marine Resources Researcher’ volunteer programme has been established with the primary goal of collecting data about the marine environment around the island of Malapascua and also the wider Municipality of Daanbantayan. This information is essential for the local government bodies and other stakeholders who are working towards conserving one of the Philippines’ main asset.
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