Author/s: Laura T. David, Wilfredo Y. Licuanan, Talna Lorena P. dela Cruz, Bayosa Aya B. Cariño-Valdez, Hazel O. Arceo
Year of Publication: 2020
Publisher: University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute
Physical Description: 55 pages
Matyag highlights excerpts of the National Assessment of Coral Reef Environments (NACRE) Program results, which has produced an updated body of scientific knowledge on the condition of our coastal habitats. Their research will provide direction for the long-term monitoring of marine habitats and actionable management policies to better protect and manage our marine resources. This book features 23 municipalities in 14 provinces, representing the Philippines' six marine biogeographic regions.
Foreword 1
Introduction 4
Coral Reefs and their Ecosystem Services 4
The Marine Biogeographic Regions of the Philippines 6
Sites 9
Lian & Calatagan, Batangas 10
Reef Fishes • Fisheries • Coastal Habitats and Watershed • Mangroves
• Seagrasses • Coral Reefs
Bolinao, Pangasinan 18
Fisheries • Mangroves • Seagrasses • Coastal Habitats and Watershed
• Coral Reefs
Santa Ana, Cagayan 24
Reef Fishes • Coastal Habitats and Watershed • Coral Reefs
Bagamanoc & San Andres, Catanduanes 28
Fisheries • Coastal Habitats and Watershed • Coral Reefs
Sulat & Guiuan, Eastern Samar 34
Fisheries • Coastal Habitats and Watershed • Coral Reefs
Mati, Davao Oriental 40
Fisheries • Mangroves • Seagrasses • Coastal Habitats and Watershed
• Coral Reefs
Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental 46
Coral Reefs • Fisheries
IGaCoS, Davao del Norte 48
Fisheries • Mangroves • Seagrasses • Coastal Habitats and Watershed
• Coral Reefs
Glan & Maasim, Sarangani 54
Reef Fish • Fisheries • Coastal Habitats and Watershed • Coral Reefs
Bongao & Simunul, Tawi-Tawi 60
Reef Fish • Fisheries • Mangroves • Seagrasses • Coastal Habitats and
Watershed • Coral Reefs
Dapitan & Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte 68
Fisheries • Coastal Habitats and Watershed • Coral Reefs
Coron, Palawan 72
Reef Fish • Mangroves • Seagrasses • Coastal Habitats and Watershed
• Coral Reefs
Bantayan, Tabuelan, & Tudela, Cebu 78
Fisheries • Mangroves • Seagrasses • Coastal Habitats and Watershed
• Coral Reefs
Loon, Bohol 86
Reef fish • Mangroves • Seagrasses • Coastal Habitats and Watershed
• Coral Reefs
Threats 92
Coral Reefs 92
Seagrasses and Mangroves 93
Integrated Coastal Management 94
Index 96
Glossary 99
References 100