News and Announcements
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Meteorological Masterclass: Tropical Cyclone Risks and Impacts in the Philippines
The Philippine Meteorological Society (PMS), in partnership with the UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UP-IESM), invites you to the September–October–November (SON) Season Masterclass on: Tropical Cyclone Risks and Impacts in the Philippines October 8, 2025 (Wednesday) 2:00 – 4:00 PM (UTC+8)Online via Zoom & FB Live, with on-site watch party at Bicol University…
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PMMSN, BFAR Formalize Partnership for Marine Mammal Protection and Research
The Philippine Marine Mammal Stranding Network (PMMSN) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in the protection and conservation of marine mammals in the Philippines. With the Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Laboratory (MMRCL) as PMMSN’s research arm, this partnership lays the foundation…
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The What, How, and Why Dugongs Matter
Originally posted on the Marine Mammal Research & Conservation Labs’ Facebook page. Dugongs play a vital role as a keystone species in coastal ecosystems. As obligate benthic herbivores, their anatomy is adapted to grazing exclusively on seagrass beds. Dugongs enhance seagrass communities and boost productivity via its optimal and cultivation grazing. Unfortunately, their proximity to…