PepSea Crown-of-Thorns Work Summary
INTRODUCTION People and the Sea has been monitoring the coral reefs around Malapascua since the beginning of their activities on the island in early 2015. Part of that monitoring includes recording the abundance of coral predators such as COTs. Hence, People and Sea has three years of data showing the evolution of COTs on ten […]
Mineral Accretion Reef Structures
PROJECT BACKGROUND With the ongoing effects of climate change, corals are facing difficulties growing, spreading and/or recovering from severe disturbances such as bleaching, strong tropical depressions or anthropogenic factors. Furthermore, areas that have previously been damaged (for example, by blast fishing) are less likely to make timely recoveries to full health. Coral restoration efforts aim […]
Carnaza Fish Survey
On the 26th January 2018, we conducted a snorkeling fish survey within the Carnaza EcoPark bay, on Carnaza Island, Cebu. The survey was conducted by our Lead Science Officer, Lucy Harding, in which a 30 minute observational survey was conducted by snorkeling within the bay and recording all fish species/families observed. The aim of this […]
Solid Waste Management Practices on Malapascua 2017
The 2017 census conducted by the Barangay health workers reported 4,867 local inhabitants and 946 households on Malapascua. The overall population of Malapascua (including western and non-local residents) is estimated to about 6,000 people. 65% of the population lives in the south of the island, with the remaining 35% living in the northern villages. There […]
The abundance and composition of shoreline litter on Malapascua Island, Philippines
ABSTRACT The amount of waste produced globally is continuously on the increase, leading to marine debris appearing on coastlines and oceans worldwide. There have been recent solutions to help reduce waste, as well as reusing and upcycling playing a significant role to minimise waste. This study examines the amount of marine debris on the beaches […]
Ethnobotanical Study – the Use of Medicinal Plants on Malpascua, Philippines
ABSTRACT Wild plants have proven medicinal value for various diseases. Conservation of these types of plants is becoming increasingly important due to the recent surge of antibiotic resistance. Information regarding local healing practices using plants must be documented, before such valuable information becomes inaccessible and extinct. Due to limited information regarding plant use by the […]
People and the Sea Activity Report 2016
After establishing our base of operations in the Philippines in the latter half of 2015, the following year marked our first full year of activities. And it was a busy year. In keeping with our commtiment to share as widely as possible the work we have done and our associated achievements, we compiled a presentation […]
Campatoc Reef Biophysical Assessment
INTRODUCTION The activities detailed within this report are the result of the collaborative effort of a number of parties. The Municipality of Daanbantayan and their delegated representatives and/or consultants provided the necessary guidance and co-ordination and have worked in partnership with People and the Sea in the mapping and survey efforts. People and the Sea […]
Campatoc MPA Management and Training and Planning
RATIONALE As part of an effort by the local government unit of Daanbantayan to capacitate the members of the proposed marine protected area (MPA) management committee in Campatoc Reef that covers three barangays: Tominjao, Bagay and Talisay of becoming a fully functional MPA. Thus, the Municipality of Daanbantayan in cooperation with communities of these barangays […]
Groundwater Quality Assessment, Malapascua
Island, Cebu
INTRODUCTION Vital to our daily lives is water. Water is needed by every living organism in this earth. Monitoring the quality of surface water will help protect our waterways from pollution and our local and national governments use monitoring information to help control pollution levels (Southwest Florida Water Management District, n.d.). Human and environmental health […]
People and the Sea – Progress Update (2015 Activities)
The latter half of 2015 has seen the implementation in the field of a project that had been researched for over 2 years. In a little over four months, People and the Sea has created a sound platform from which to fulfil the objectives that had been set (see Executive Summary). In considering what we […]
Coral reef decline: The need for protection
Coral reefs are among the most productive and diverse ecosystems on Earth (Connell, 1978), They are critically important in supporting a vast biological diversity and genetic library for future generations (Moberg & Folke 1999). They provide goods, services and livelihoods for a vast number of people: seafood products, raw materials for medicines, jewellery and curio […]