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PAGTáOB The Official Newsletter of the McKeough Marine Center of Xavier University | olumeV 3 Issue 1 | January - August 2015 PAGTÁOB is the Visayan term for the rising of the tide. Every flood of the tide brings with it new nutrients and important components that sustain the numerous denizens in the intertidal zone. Just like the nutrients that are being brought in, information is also vital for marine scientists. This newsletter aims to update the XU community and SECORE, MMC CONDUCT WORKSHOP ON CORAL our partners on the PROPAGATION, CONSERVATION different programs and activities of the By Rex Samuel A Abao Jr and Ria Duana A Roble McKeough Marine Center exual Coral Reproduction (SECORE) Foun- State University, Visayas State University, Mindan- dation and Xavier University - McKeough ao State University - Sulu, De La Salle University Marine Center held a four-day workshop and XU. The Department of Environment and Nat- on coral propagation, conservation and ural Resources - Region 10 and the Bureau of Fish- INSIDE: Srestoration at the XU Marine Station, Jasaan, eries and Aquatic Resources - Region 10 repre- Ridge-to-Reef Exchange Misamis Oriental. Held on May 2-5, the work- sentatives were also present during the said event. Learning Visit | 2 shop was led by XU vice-president for Research MMC, MBDA celebrate and Social Outreach Dr Hilly Ann Roa-Quiaoit. Other members of the team who trained the del- Earth Hour | 2 egates and shared their insights were marine The 1st Macajalar Bay The workshop served as an avenue for the del- ecologist and SECORE Foundation communi- Pista sa Dagat | 3 egates to share insights and discuss the status cations officer Dr Carin Jantzen; aquarist Mitch MSASD holds benchmarking of the corals in the country. The lectures, spear- Carl from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquar- visit to learn MBDA’S headed by SECORE Foundation president Dr Dirk ium in Nebraska, USA; aquarists Pam Montbach experiences on coastal mng’t| 4 Petersen, focused on coral restoration employing and Tim Wong from Steinhart Aquarium, Cali- sexual reproduction, and included issues on coral fornia Academy of Sciences in California, USA; MBDA receives P1M from provincial gov’t for degradation. The concepts covered in the lectures and the aquarist, photographer, filmmaker Mike environmental projects | 4 were put into practice through laboratory works McCue from Underwater World in Guam, USA. Feature: Meeting of the and complimentary night dives that enabled the Minds | 4 participants to observe first-hand coral spawning. To conclude the workshop, a half-day seminar was held at the XU Nursing Amphitheater on May 6. The MMC joins EAFM training in Laguna| 5 There were nine academic institutions from differ- Coral Conservation and Restoration Workshop ent parts of the Philippines that participated in the 2015 provided strategies and useful information Artificial reef domes deployed in Villanueva | 5 workshop: University of the Philippines - Visayas that will aid the academe and government offices in Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology, Bo- achieving coral restoration efforts in the near future. Marine Corner | 5 hol Island State University - Candijay Campus, PES project in Mt Mindanao State University - Naawan, University of Kalatungan recounts beginnings, celebrates Northern Philippines - Vigan, Jose Rizal Memorial Photos by Mike McCue and Sue Ong milestones| 6 Ridge-to-Reef Exchange Learning Visit Text and photos Sue Andrey Ong n February 19, the McKeough The two-week exchange visit was facilitated Marine Center, a member of the by the Valuing Ecosystem Services Together Ecosystem Alliance (EA) program (VEST) team in collaboration of the Macajalar welcomed Benin EA NGO part- Bay Development Alliance and local gov- Oners, Togolese NGO JVE and GiZ lead pro- ernment units, Kitanglad Integrated NGOs, gram country coordinator from West Africa. Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP), Depart- ment of Environment and Natural Resourc- The learning visit aimed to enhance the es-Protected Areas Management Board-Ka- knowledge and experience of the partici- latungan, Bukidnon-Daraguyen Tribe in Mt pants on river basin management, Payment Kitanglad, Miarayon-Lapok-Lirongan-Ti- for Ecosystem Services modalities in North- naytayan Tribal Association (MILALITTRA) ern Mindanao, coastal and forest manage- of Mt Kalatungan and other partner NGOs. ment, and to build linkage among NGOs. Different field exposures were con- A series of speaking engagements were ducted during the exchange visit held in Cagayan de Oro City and Malaybalay from the coastal areas of Macajalar City which provided opportunities for both Bay to the local sunflower weavers’ parties to share their best practices on en- community in Manalog, Bukidnon-Da- vironmental management of their respective raguyen Tribe and MILALITTRA organizations and adopted communities. in the province of Bukidnon. MMC, MBDA celebrate Earth Hour By Ria Duana Roble | Photos by MMC M Supermalls once again staged This formed part of the center’s and the Earth Hour to set an example on alliance’s information, education and com- taking a stand against the indis- munication (IEC) campaign initiatives on criminate threat of global warming marine conservation. Topics discussed Sand pledged a commitment to a low-carbon centered on marine resources and its lifestyle by switching off their lights, going ecosystems, documentaries of MMC’s beyond the hour. The campaign also made and MBDA’s efforts for marine conserva- a strong statement that the simplest and tion, and environment-themed education- smallest action (like switching off electrici- al videos were shown during the exhibit. ty for an hour) when done by a lot people, can make an impact of global proportions. Guests, especially children, were intrigued and amazed of the wonders of nature Following the theme “Change Climate during the info drive. With this kind of activ- Change” the Xavier University-McKe- ity, it did not only limit to promoting aware- ough Marine Center (MMC) and Ma- ness but also encouraged people to change cajalar Bay Development Alliance their behavior and make the efforts in be- (MBDA) initiated a “Ridge-to-Reef Pho- coming more resilient to climate change. to Exhibit and Information Drive” at SM City, Cagayan de Oro on March 28-30. 2 PAGTáOB | Volume 3 Issue 4 | January 2015 - August 2015 The 1st Macajalar Bay Pista sa Dagat By Kristine Ares Galarrita | Photos by Sue Andrey Ong and MBDA he Macajalar bay Development Al- the marine parade which marked the start The 2-day pista was made possible by liance in collaboration with Bureau of the event with a total of 12 participat- the presence of partner NGAs, various of Fisheries and Aquatic Resourc- ing boats representing the MBDA, BFAR, stakeholders, and 11 out of 14 LGUs of es X, Department of Environment DENR, XU-MMC, PNP Maritime Group, MBDA were represented together with Tand Natural Resources X, and McKeough Philippine Coast Guard and the 4th Infantry the provincial government of Misamis Marine Center held the 1st Macajalar Bay Division through the 58th Infantry Battalion Oriental and fisherfolk representatives. Pista sa Dagat on May 26-27 at Marvilla Beach Resort, in the Municipality of Opol Kristine Galarrita, MBDA program manager, Locally, LGU Alubijid conducted the Pista in line with the simultaneous celebra- culminated the opening program with the sa Dagat for two consecutive years, in 2013 tion of the Ocean and Fisherfolk Month. launching of the alliance’s official website, and 2014, as part of MBDA’s IEC program. macajalarbay.com. A night fellowship This activity aimed to mobilize among by the Oceania Festival drew together coastal municipalities/cities the awareness the participants and other beachgoers. and ownership of the ecosystems and its resources. It also attempted to tag along On its second day, DENR X led the businesses, private and other sectors, as coastal cleanup wherein the trash col- sustainability and partnerships are key lected was recorded for monitoring. elements for the success in finding ways This was followed by various games to improve the milieu of our ecosystems. participated in by the fisherfolk and fa- cilitated by the MBDA TWG members. One of the highlights of the event was XU - McKeough Marine Center (MMC) 3 MSASD holds benchmarking visit to learn MBDA’S experiences on coastal mng’t By Kristine Ares Galarrita | Photo by MBDA he Metro Siargao Alliance for Sus- lessons to the participants, marine expo- tainable Development (MSASD), sure through snorkeling and other water an alliance composed of 9 mem- activities in the Agutayan Island of Jasaan. ber-LGUs from the province of TSurigao del Norte, embarked on a bench- This is the fourth time for MBDA to host a marking trip aimed at learning how the Ma- learning visit after the Passage Develop- cajalar Bay Development Alliance (MBDA) ment Alliance, Cagayan de Oro River Ba- was established, how it has addressed its sin Management Council for its Ang Pa- challenges and sustained its programs. nagtagbo sa Tigbantay sa Lasang, Suba ug Dagat, and XU – McKeough The learning visit was held on June 19. The Marine Center for its International Union for activity highlighted the importance of the the Conservation of Nature - Ecosystem Al- academe’s involvement on coastal man- liance and its EA Benin-Togo NGO partners agement, such as the partnership of MBDA from the Republic of Benin in West Africa. and Xavier University, sharing of MBDA’s technical working group’s experiences and Meeting of the Minds By Haskell Ann Rama Distajo ach person that we meet knows es and the environment as a whole. without constraint, is an environment a something that we do not. It is person would feel more open and free. rare for students from different This was not done in an air-conditioned schools to gather to share expe- room, as one would think it would, but It is difficult to find people with whom Eriences and opinions about a subject.