06. Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST - PCAARRD)

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Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST - PCAARRD) - Philippines - contributions to address the Ocean Decade Challenges

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New horizons for naval oceanography
Dacanay, Rafael V.; Reyes, Rolando (Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development, 2002)
Naval oceanography is a crucial field that extends beyond the traditional study of the sea, focusing on the investigation of all physical phenomena that influence naval operations. It encompasses the collection, processing, application, and dissemination of information across oceanography, hydrography, and meteorology. This discipline plays an essential role in daily naval operations and is increasingly vital for the effective performance of modern naval weapon systems. Oceanographic factors, including bioluminescence, internal waves, and shadow zones, have significant impacts on naval activities. Historical events, such as the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the Normandy invasion, underscore the critical influence of oceanographic knowledge in naval history. The Philippine Navy has established the Naval Oceanographic and Meteorological Unit (NOMU) to manage oceanographic, hydrographic, and meteorological activities, supporting fleet operations and contributing to the development of marine science in the country.
Defending Philippine maritime territory and marine resources: Initiatives and problems
Carranza, Ruben R., Jr. (Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development, 2002)
The significance of the Philippines' maritime territory and the complexities of its defense are examined. The speaker highlights the integral role of the country's waters in trade, food security, and resource provision. Challenges, including naval limitations and maritime intrusions, are presented, followed by a discussion of defense strategies like selective sea control. The speech concludes with a call for decisive policy actions, diplomatic solutions to territorial conflicts, and improved capabilities to safeguard the nation's maritime interests.
Ocean mapping and other marine activities of the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA)
Carandang, Efren P. (Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development, 2002)
This paper describes the various marine activities being undertaken by the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) pursuant to its mandate as the central surveying, mapping and resource information agency of the government. NAMRIA gathers marine data through periodic hydrographic and oceanographic surveys and remote sensing techniques, and publishes the results in the form of nautical charts, bathymetric maps and other thematic maps. It also creates marine geographic information systems and databases. As steward of the National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), the agency participates in international oceanographic data exchange programs, and also serves the marine data and information needs of the local marine science community. NAMRIA's data collection capability got a big boost with the acquisition this year of two multi-disciplinary survey vessels with state-of-the-art systems. With these vessels as platforms, NAMRIA will embark on the comprehensive charting of the Exclusive Economic Zone, and collaborate with the different marine science agencies in the conduct of multi-disciplinary oceanographic cruises.