Press Releases from C3 Philippines (2 total)
Conservation Group Urges Greater Awareness on Plight of Seagrass Beds
BUSUANGA, Palawan (November 28, 2012) – It is a story Leo Cayaban has heard and seen many times over: tourists coming to Busuanga Island in droves to indulge over the scenic mangroves, colorful coral reefs, and rich marine life that the island still has in some abundance. As they arrive, armed with their high performance cameras that look more like blaster rifles from some sci-fi film, Cayaban has grown to…
New Conservation Effort Brings New Hope for Busuanga Dugongs
BUSUANGA, Palawan (November 28, 2012) – The graceful, reclusive and increasingly rare dugongs of Busuanga Island, in Northern Palawan, have become the focus of conservation action by a new organization committed to keeping the dugongs around for future generations to appreciate. C3 Philippines, with its head office in Barangay Salvacion in Busuanga Municipality, is working hand-in-hand with coastal communities to come up with ingenious and very local ways to incentivize…
