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Citizen Scientists Help Identify 1,272 Marine Turtles in the Philippines

Divers and snorkelers have helped identify 1,272 endangered Green (Chelonia mydas) and Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) across the Philippines, simply by sharing their photographs. By doing so they’ve become what is known as citizen scientists.

Press ReleaseSally SnowMay 23, 2020turtle, world turtle day, conservation, philippines, pawikan, citizen science, NOAA, MWWP, Green Fins, DENR-BMB, Green turtle, turtleidph, hawksbill turtle, scuba diving, Freediving, snorkellingComment

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Donsol whale shark guides call for no feeding of wildlife

Today sees the release of the fourth campaign film from Their Future Our Future - this one starring the Butanding Interaction Officers (BIOs) and tourism staff of Donsol, Sorsogon, the Philippines first whale shark tourism destination. Their message is clear “Do not feed wildlife”.

Press Release, NEWSSally SnowMay 30, 2016oslob, donsol, feeding, whale shark, tourism, philippines, swim, snorkle, lamave, wwf, save philippine seas, MWWPComment

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