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    Green sea turtle dies after ingesting plastic straw, nylon
    Lacson, Nonoy E. (Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, 2021-02-25)
    A female Green Sea Turtle died shortly after it was rescued by Community Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) of Guipos and Bureau of Fish and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Barangay Kabatan, Vincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur. Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO) Ben Acana said Tuesday, Feb. 23 the sea turtle was discovered trapped last week inside a fish pen by Alberto Gratol, a local fisherman in the village who reported it to CENRO Guipos and BFAR.
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    The Philippines – truly a diver’s paradise
    (The Manila Times Publishing Corporation, 2019-05-03)
    A tropical archipelago comprising 7,641 islands, the Philippines offers bodies of water, with highly diverse marine wildlife and seascape — perfect for all kinds of divers and deep diving enthusiasts to explore. This makes the country a popular major diving hub in Asia. With countless spots for divers of different skills, Philippine waters are suitable for beginners who are simply looking for fun recreational activities and most ideal for intermediate divers seeking underwater challenges to hone their skills and experts in search of new adventures.
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    Balloons, sky lanterns harm the environment
    Gamboa-Amante, Kitty (The Manila Times Publishing Corporation, 2019-01-10)
    The spectacle of the symbolic releasing of balloons and night sky lanterns is, without a doubt, a beautiful sight to behold and has become increasingly popular at festivals, weddings and other celebrations across the world. For Filipinos, the event is oftentimes symbolic and can even be observed in occasions such as burials. But after traveling for long distances and falling to the ground or waters, the burn-out and plastic remnants from the lanterns and balloons may not only litter the earth and seas, but can also hurt livestock and marine animals.
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    PH wants 'butanding' on 'endangered' list
    Gamil, Jaymee (Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc., 2017-10-22)
    Whale sharks, locally called “butanding,” should be reclassified from vulnerable to endangered, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The DENR will propose the inclusion of the butanding (Rhyncodon typus) and three other migratory species for protection under the international convention of the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) of Wild Animals. The Philippines is playing host to the 12th Conference of 124 State Parties to the Convention on Oct. 23-28, the first time the triennial meeting is being held in Asia.
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    Leatherback turtle fished out from Ragay
    Barcia, Rhaydz (The Manila Times Publishing Corporation, 2018-11-23)
    A big leatherback sea turtle weighing 500 kilograms was fished out by local fisherman from the waters of Ragay Gulf in Bicol on Thursday. Nonie Enolva, regional spokesman for Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, said the 1.75-meter long sea turtle was found by Alberto Pasamba. Enolva said this was the second time that a leatherback sea turtle was found in the same area of Ragay Gulf.
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    Dead sea turtle washes ashore in Culasi, Roxas City
    Beup, Glenn (Panay News, Inc., 2018-11-06)
    A dead sea turtle washed ashore in Sitio Nipa, Baragay Culasi, Roxas City on Sunday. The sea turtle measured 120 centimeters long with an estimated weight of 100 kilograms, according to Capiz Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (CAPENRO) staff Nolilon Molina, Sr.
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    215 'pawikan' hatchlings released in Subic
    Reyes, Jonas (Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, 2017-12-21)
    About 215 sea turtle hatchlings were released last week at the All Hands Beach Resort here in a bid to ensure the conservation of the marine turtle species inside this premier Freeport despite already being in the list of endangered species. According to Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Services Chief Emerita Sebial, eggs of the olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelysolivacea) were buried in the sand at the resort where they eventually hatched and set out to sea. She said that these hatchlings have imprint characteristics, pointing out that the mothers who laid these eggs were probably hatchlings that were born here. “They imprint on the unique magnetic field of their birthplace, and the female ones use this information to return to this beach to nest.”