6 articles in this issue
Roger G. Dolorosa,Sabine Schoppe
The study was conducted at Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park from May 6-11, 2005. Seven preestablished stations with survey sites at 5 and 10 m depth and one intertidal area were assessed using 150 m permanent belt transects. Focal benthic mollusks foun... see more
Ma. Belinda Longakit,Filipina Sotto,Michelle Kelly
Thirty-three (33) species of marine sponge were identified in this study. Four were identified as possibly new to science; a short description of these species is given here. In addition, one species has potential for bath sponge culture. Percent similari... see more
Annabelle del Norte-Campos,Wilfredo Campos,Karen Villarta
The gleaning fishery on the intertidal areas of Banate Bay, eastern Panay was surveyed monthly from February 2002 to January 2003, to derive information on species composition, catch, catch rates, and annual value. Total biomass, gleaning and turnover rat... see more
Cheryl Joy Fernandez,Rodelio Subade,Paul Erwen Parreño
In response to the threats in mangrove resources such as massive fishpond conversion, industrialization, and increased human settlements in coastal areas, the province of Guimaras answered these threats by widespread mangrove reforestation projects in its... see more
Janneli Lea A. Soria,Fernando P. Siringan,Kelvin S. Rodolfo
Uncontrolled groundwater extraction has been proposed as the main cause of accelerated subsidence in the delta region north of Manila Bay. However, natural autocompaction of deltaic sediment and other anthropogenic factors also enhance subsidence, amplify... see more
Eunice Becira
The study State of Mangroves in Tiniguiban Cove, Puerto Princesa Bay, Puerto Princesa City was documented and assessed using the following parameters: total area covered, diversity, population structure and diversity and threats to mangrove (cutting).The ... see more