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DENR seeking sites for seaweed farming
Kritz, Ben (The Manila Times Publishing Corporation, 2016-12-08)
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is seeking areas where local production of seaweed can either be started or increased, both as a livelihood measure for coastal communities and as an effective measure against the impacts of climate change. Research in recent years has found that many varieties of seaweed, including types that are commercially farmed in the Philippines and other countries, have unique characteristics that give them carbon sequestration abilities. DENR Secretary Gina Lopez told reporters and seaweed farming stakeholders in a roundtable discussion last week at the training center of the Biodiversity Management Bureau in Quezon City that the DENR has started identifying potential sites for seaweed farming in the country, with the help of other government agencies and local residents.
Filipina leads protection of Lanuza marine park
Mejorada, Charlie (The Manila Times Publishing Corporation, 2016-03-29)
Marybeth “Yeng” Rita has taken on the challenge to be a woman of influence in a male-dominated industry as a Coastal Resources Management (CRM) officer of the local government of Lanuza, Surigao del Sur. A CRM officer since 2002, Rita is directly involved in the enforcement of coastal fishery laws, including patrolling designated areas of the Lanuza Marine Park and Sanctuary and its municipal waters 24 hours a day, seven days a week.