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Distinguished oceanographer, National Geographic Explorer in Residence and Mission Blue Founder Dr. Sylvia Earle recently met with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and partners for the conservation of the Verde Island Passage (VIP) to discuss marine life preservation and experience firsthand diving in what is known as the “center of the world’s […]
Senator Loren Legarda asserted her commitment to protecting the Verde Island Passage (VIP), one of the important areas in terms of marine shore fish diversity. During her speech at “A Visit to the World’s Epicenter of Marine Shore Fish Biodiversity and a Hope Spot: The Verde Island Passage; A Dialogue with Dr. Sylvia Earle” event […]
The government joined hands with the country’s three biggest business conglomerates to protect and conserve the massive marine ecosystem of Verde Island Passage, the “center of the center” of the world’s marine shore fish biodiversity. Spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the big three – Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), the Metro […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee expressed his support for calls to declare the critical Verde Island Passage as a legislated protected area. “Suportado natin ang panawagan na ito, at makakaasa po kayo na maglalabas tayo ng panukala ukol rito pagkatapos nating sumangguni sa mga stakeholder,” Lee said. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, […]