Rescued Pawikan successfully rehabilitated and released
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan - A green turtle (Chelonia mydas) rescued from Bagong Bayan, Puerto Princesa, was successfully released to the waters of Puerto Princesa on September 29, 2026, following several months of care, rehabilitation and monitoring.
Read MoreCommunity members spot entangled false killer whale, prompting successful rescue in Taytay, Palawan
TAYTAY, PALAWAN - On September 10, a false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) entangled in more than two meters of nylon rope was spotted and reported by seaweed farmer Neria Paculdas and Bantay Dagat members in the shallow protected waters of community seaweed farms in Barangay Sandoval, Taytay, Palawan. A coordinated response involving the local community, Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation, Bantay Dagat of Shark Fin Bay Marine Protected Area Network, the Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines (LAMAVE), and the Philippine Coast Guard successfully removed the rope, allowing the animal to swim away towards deeper waters.
Read MoreWrapping up 2021, a year of change, challenges and impact!
2020 may have been the year the world changed but 2021 is the year we changed. Along with the rest of the world, our team was continuously tested and we had to adapt to new ways of operating as we navigated one of the worlds longest COVID-19 lockdowns. Despite the roadblocks, we found a way forward, something we could not have done without the dedication of our team, partners and supporters. Now, as the year draws to a close we take a look back on some of the things we achieved this year.
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