Marine Bio-Diversity Conservation

Have you heard about the first-ever Philippine documentation of marine life, esp that of mollusks (oysters, clams, snails) and crustaceans (crabs, shrimps, lobsters) in Panglao Island in Bohol? Called as Panglao Marine Biodiversity Project 2004, this is co-founded by the new oil firm, Total Philippines, Inc.

I laud such efforts in conserving the varied aspects of our environment. Marine biodiversity in the Philippines has gone unnoticed by the government and other groups so this is such a welcoming knowledge for everyone who cares for the environs.

The expedition project report is perceived to assist various agencies internationally to recognize the country's waters' vast, rare and highly-diversified marine life. Furthermore, it will provide an opportunity for the Philippines to show the international scientific community the vast bio-diversity of the country’s eco-systems thereby highlighting its need for conservation and preservation.

It was documented that 74 participants from 90 countries working on the marine biodiversity project discovered 1,200 different species of crabs and shrimps in Panglao.

Unifying efforts to conserve what is still left of our environment is very significant these days. It is not just mere promotion of what is needed to be done but what count the most is the perception plus the action to have it accomplished.