Author/s: Ma. Josefa R. Pante, Rebecca Georgia V. Yu, Bella Sheila L. Albasin, Aldwin T. Almo, Mark John P. Manalo, Napo M. Cayabyab, Sam Claudemir S. Lee, Sarahmae C. Buen, Ma. Yvainne Y. Sta. Maria, Maida G. Biguerras, Eunize Joy R. Milante, Denise Danielle T. Alcantara, Charlene Mae D. Olsim, Kent Elson S. Sorgon, Rene N. Rollon, Hildie Maria E. Nacorda, Victor S. Ticzon, Cherry L. Ringor, Wilfredo Roehl Y. Licuanan, Laura T. David
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute
Physical Description: 108 pages
The "Coastal Survey for Citizen Scientists" and its accompanying field guides is a step-by-step manual for conducting a preliminary survey of a potential MPA site with integrated coastal habitats. It is ideal for use by coastal communities who have nearby mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs. Comics-style introductions provide more information on the importance of each habitat. From making DIY equipment to the integrated scorecard system, the entire process is described with detailed photos, suitable for those without prior experience.
Interconnectivity & MPAs 2
Our Coastal Habitats 5
How to Use This Manual 5
List of Equipment 8
DIY Equipment: Folding Monopod 9
DIY Equipment: Emery Rods 10
Handheld GPS Unit: Quick Functions 11
Coastal Integrity 12
Coast Walk 16
Coast Walk with MAPS.ME 17
Coast Walk Photoguide 18
Scoring with MAPS.ME 20
Beach Profiling 22
Beach Profiling: Water Level Method 26
Beach Profiling Data Sheet 27
Calculating The Beach Profile 28
The Coastal Integrity Scorecards 30
Mangrove Forests 32
Focus Group Discussion (FGD) 35
Mangroves FGD Data Sheet 36
Mangroves Human Activities 37, 39
Mangroves Associated Fauna 38, 39
Before The Fieldwork 40
Mangrove Field Survey 41
Identification: Parts of a Mangrove 45
Mangrove Species Guide 46-50
Mangroves Field Data Sheet 51
The Mangroves Scorecards 52
Seagrass Meadows 54
Describing Seagrass Sites 57
Focus Group Discussion (FGD) 58
Seagrass FGD Data Sheet 59
Seagrass Species Guide 60, 61
Seagrass Associated Fauna 62, 63
Seagrass Human Activities 63, 64
Before The Fieldwork 65
Seagrasses or Seaweeds? 66
Seagrass Survey 66
Seagrass Field Data Sheet 69
The Seagrass Scorecards 70
Coral Reefs 72
Rules for Skin Divers 76
The Survey Stations 77
Marking The Station 78
Butterflyfish Photoguide 79
Identifying Butterflyfish 80
Coral Survey Guide 81
Butterflyfish Census 82
Hard Coral 85
The C30 Method 85
Image Processing 88
Scoring Practice 90
Coral C30 Data Sheet 91
The Coral Reef Scorecards 94
C30 Benthic Categories 88, 89
Coral Reef Human Impacts 89
Coral Reefs 72
Areal Extent 96
Visualizing the Scorecards 96
Scorecard Integration 98
What Comes Next? 100
References and Credits ciii