See All Key Ideas PALAWAN, Philippines — In the middle of the ... Researchers study mangrove trees in Malampaya Sound. Image by Keith Fabro for Mongabay. Pador, whose office falls under the ...

A small but vital part of the Philippines’ forests are mangroves, those incredible amphibious trees, which prevent flooding and provide sheltered nurseries for fish. ‘Just think,’ a cockatoo ...

PALAWAN, Philippines – As the entire country commemorated ... said students from the university participated in the early morning mangrove tree planting. “Sa araw ng kagitingan ay naging ...

Tamilok: A Palawan specialty, tamilok is a unique delicacy made from woodworms found in decaying mangrove trees. Often served raw, marinated in vinegar and spices, it's a popular dish among ...

In 1985, Malampaya was found to have 2,500 hectares (about 6,200 acres) of mangrove forests, and more than 150 fish species, including at least 60 commercially important species sold not just in ...

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Environment ... for the indiscriminate cutting of mangrove trees along a stretch of land in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan. This was disclosed Wednesday by ...

See All Key Ideas PALAWAN, Philippines — What do you do if ... Activities such as cutting mangrove trees, dumping waste, construction within mangrove areas, and illegal fishing result in damage ...