Professional Documents
Culture Documents
A Case Study
Presented to the Faculty of the College of Business and Accountancy
Palawan State University
By:
CORAZON M. LIWANAG
February 2017
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Sea turtles are air-breathing reptiles that spend most of their time swimming in the sea.
They have four paddle-like flippers that can propel them at the speed of 50 km/hr. Marine turtles
can stay as long as five hours submerged in water. They are highly migratory species and found
predominantly in the tropical reefs of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. There are seven
species of sea turtles found around the world and five of these can be found in the Philippines.
Sea turtle populations around the world are now threatened with extinction.
Sea turtles are an important component of our ecosystem. They help maintain a balanced
marine ecosystem. Sea turtles distribute nutrients and food for fishes and they also maintain the
food web balanced. They serve as predator to some species such as jelly fish which feed on fish
larvae. A lot of threats to their existence are encountered by these sea turtles: by-catch,
poaching, habitat destruction, slaughtering for food, collection of eggs by humans, pollution, and
global warming.
In the Philippines, there are already steps being done to protect these endangered and
threatened species. On June 26, 1979, the Task Force Pawikan (TFP), also known as the
Pawikan Conservation Project (PCP) was created through Executive Order No. 542. The PCP
has three components: 1) Resource Management and Protection; 2) Research and Investigation;
The Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 or the Philippine
Wildlife Act (Republic Act No. 9417) protects all marine turtles in the Philippines and states that
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killing, destroying nests, gathering of eggs, inflicting injury, hunting, possessing, trading,
transporting or any endangered or threatened wildlife, including marine turtles, their by-products
and derivatives are punishable with a fine of Php 100,000.00 to Php1,000,000.00 and/or
However, even with this law, these prohibited activities still threaten the marine turtles in the
country.
In the communities of the West Coasts of Puerto Princesa City, aside from animal
predation, poaching of sea turtles for meat and collection of its eggs for human consumption has
been a practice of the locals and according to them sea turtles has been part of their traditional
diet. Despite of the laws protecting these creatures, these practices still continues and if not
arrested, the future generations may not encounter a single sea turtle nesting on their beaches.
This was the reason why the Candis3Marketing Cooperative (C3MC) initiated its
ongoing marine turtle conservation project. Supported by the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) through the Phil-Am Fund, the project started in 2014 and
in a span of eight months from November 2015 to August 2016, a total of 4343 sea turtle
hatchlings were imprinted and released to their natural habitat in the coasts of Barangays
Napsan, Bagong Bayan, Simpokan and Bacungan through community conservation efforts.
Through the project and the active participation of the Barangay Local Government Units
including the community members, data was established on nesting incidence of sea turtles in
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Due to the efforts of this organization, the hatching rates of sea turtles were improved
through the establishment and maintenance of in-situ and ex-situ hatcheries. Poaching of sea
turtle and its eggs was minimized through Information and Education Campaigns and has trained
and installed a functional Bantay Pawikan Team. The project has also changed local perceptions
and attitude by instilling the importance of sea turtles in the global ecosystem.
C3MC has also forged a Memorandum of Agreement with the Palawan Council for
Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) under the Adopt a Wildlife Species Program to further
advance the conservation endeavor. Side-by-side with this is the building of a private-public
partnership involving the community, Barangay Local Government Unit, Resort owners and
other concerned entities to sustain the conservation of sea turtles in these areas. According to
C3MC, forging partnerships with different organizations and empowering the community are the
In addition, Puerto Princesa City is very rich in both flora and fauna. Mangroves are
found mostly in the outskirts of the city, and lush foliage can be seen in rainforests and
mountains. Different species of fishes are abundant in the reefs surrounding the island, while a
variety of bird species, both local and migratory, can be seen in some places. Nature has chosen
for Puerto Princesa the road for economic development and coupled with such an auspicious
reputation as the “Last Frontier” in this part of the globe, it has already attracted the world’s
undoubtedly the key to the city’s sustainable development. (City Tourism Department, 2015)
The above cited literature motivated the researcher to study how sea turtle conservation
in the west coast of Puerto Princesa City can be pursued and sustained in the light of the present
threats and the upcoming development of the beaches into tourist destinations in the near future.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1. Determine the factors contributing to the decline in sea turtle population in the west coast of
Bacungan which are identified to be the nesting sites of three species of marine turtles.
2. Present the current practices and experiences in the communities on sea turtle conservation.
3. Identify the possible course of action to transform sea turtle conservation efforts as a strategy
for community-based sustainable tourism in the west coast of Puerto Princesa City.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Arribada.A large aggregation of female sea turtles coming ashore together to nest at the
same time in the same place.(SEATURTLE.ORG. Sea Turtle Glossary. Retrieved from
http://www.seaturtle.org/glossary/index.shtml?term=arribada)
Conservation. In this study it refers to the protection of animals, plants and natural
resources and the careful use of natural resources to prevent them from being lost or wasted.
(https://www.google.com.ph/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-
8#q=endangered+species)
Nest.A container or shelter in which birds, reptiles, fish, insects, or other animals deposit
fromhttp://www.seaturtle.org/glossary/?term=Nest)
species)
Vulnerable. In this study means when sea turtles can be easily hurt or harmed due to
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CHAPTER II
THE PROBLEM
The sustainability of flora and fauna has been a perennial problem around the world.
This goes with the sea turtle conservation in the west coast of Puerto Princesa City considering
the present threats and the fast development brought about by tourism industry. There are many
(NGOs) and community to protect this endangered species, but will these be sustainable if the
CASE ANALYSIS
encounter many different threats to their existence and the DENR is not alone in this endeavor.
All over the country, there are many organizations and individuals who are actively pursuing
nesting incidence in SitioTagminatay in the west coasts. Record shows that most of sea turtle
species found in Palawan is the green turtle and hawksbill turtles but in 2016, through the marine
Interconnected Ecosystems,” the DENR was able to identify nesters and hatchlings as hawksbill
sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricate), olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelysolivacea) and green
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sea turtles (Chelonian mydas). They have confirmed that these three species of sea turtles are
actually nesting in the beaches of the West Coast of Puerto Princesa City. (C3MC Quarterly
Napsan, are considered critically endangered around the world by the IUCN Red List and are
listed as endangered in the U.S. They feed on sponges and can reach into cracks and crevices of
coral reefs looking for food. Because sponges contain toxic chemicals which can accumulate in
the turtle’s tissues, their flesh is harmful to humans. Their meat may cause serious illness and
even death if eaten by humans. However, by consuming sponges, they help corals in their
growth. One turtle can consume over 1,000 pounds of sponges in a year. Without them, sponges
The green sea turtles which were found nesting in the coasts of Barangay BagongBayan,
are listed as Endangered in the U.S. and around the world by the IUCN Red List. It can weigh up
to 225 kilograms and reach 1.2 meters in length. Their name comes from the color of their fat.
They eat sea grasses, seaweeds, algae and other forms of marine plant life. Their diet improves
the health of seagrass beds. They only take off the leaf blades and avoid the roots helping the
Olive Ridleys were monitored nesting in all of the west coast barangays covered by the
C3MC project. These sea turtles are relatively abundant in comparison to other sea turtles.
However, their numbers have decreased by about 50% since the 1960’s. It is considered
Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List and is listed Threatened in the U.S. (IUCN SSC Marine Turtle
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Specialist Group. 2015. About Marine Turtles. Retrieved from https://iucn-mtsg.org/about-
turtles/)
In 1996, it was estimated that more than 60,000 sea turtles, mainly olive ridleys, were
caught and drowned in shrimp trawl nets each year in Central America. In 2002, it was reported
that over 10,000 dead turtles have been washed ashore on India’s beaches each year since 1999,
attributed to drowning in shrimp trawl nets. Also in India, many of the nesting beaches of the
olive ridley sea turtles where arribadas occur are being destroyed by coastal development and
erosion. Other threats include poaching of turtles and eggs for human consumption and
incidental capture of turtles in commercial fishing gear. And because they congregate in large
numbers off of nesting areas, they are prone to mass mortality. (https://www.seeturtles.org/ )
A lot of threats face sea turtles in the west coast of Puerto Princesa City which could
continuously decrease their population that future generations may no longer see one single turtle
nesting in their beaches. Sea turtles have traditionally provided a source of food for the locals
and are continuously harvested for consumption. Although there are existing laws protecting
marine turtles and conservation efforts being done in the communities, there are still turtle
hunters who comb the beaches at night looking for nesters. Members of the BantayPawikan
could not monitor the beaches all at the same time and some poachers are still able to take both
There are also some sea turtles that are accidentally captured in fish cages and nets.
Some nesters are trapped inside fish cages probably when swimming to the beach to nest. These
turtles will not be able to lay their eggs which can also cause their death.
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In Tagkawayan, sea turtle nesting beaches have been affected by the establishment of sea
walls to prevent soil erosion in the area around the City Beach. These structures have reduced
sea turtles nesting habitat and have displaced sea turtles to look for other nearby nesting areas.
Some have actually nested on the narrow beach and in some instances their eggs have been
washed out to the sea during high tides and strong currents. The members of the BantayPawikan
in the area who are monitoring nesters have managed to transfer the eggs they found to a
Sea turtles, eggs and hatchlings are also victims to domesticated dogs and cats that roam
the beaches looking for food. There were many instances when members of the BantayPawikan
have found nests dug and eggs already eaten by dogs. Natural predators like monitor lizards,
crabs, birds, fish, and sharks are all part of their natural food chain.
There were also incidents when sick sea turtles have been found on the beaches, some
were injured, some were sick and there are also some that were found dead.
The effects of climate change are also likely to impact on sea turtles. Higher
temperatures can adversely affect the sea turtle eggs. It was observed that during the hot summer
months, almost all of the eggs were damaged and did not hatch. The sea turtle gender ratio is also
affected by higher temperature which could result in more female than male turtles.
Developing the beaches which are nesting sites of sea turtles can actually bring additional
threats to sea turtles if not properly considered in the planning process by the concerned agencies
and organizations. Take for example the artificial lightings at the beaches discourage female sea
turtles from nesting which can drive them into other less favorable nesting spot which can affect
the success of hatchling emergence. Also, lights near the shore can cause sea turtle hatchlings to
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become disoriented and instead of going to the beach they will wander inland where they often
Human activities on the beach during night time can also prevent sea turtles from going
on the beach or even cause female sea turtles to stop nesting and return to the sea. Beach
furniture, beach driving and other recreational equipment can also negatively impact sea turtles.
Given the various threats to the sea turtle population, the communities, through the
project initiated by C3MC in coordination with the DENR, PCSD and the Barangay Local
Government Units of Napsan, Bagong Bayan, Simpokan and Bacungan, the communities have
done various activities towards the protection and conservation of sea turtles. The barangay has
identified sea turtle nesting sites and have recommended these areas for monitoring.
A BantayPawikan Team was organized in each barangay to patrol and monitor the
nesting beaches. The members of the BantayPawikan Teams were identified by the BLGU and
were known to be sea turtle and sea turtle eggs poachers. They were invited to attend meetings
and seminars on sea turtle conservation and in time they volunteered themselves to be members
of the BantayPawikan Team in their respective communities. As previous poachers, they know
the nesting sites, knows how to identify sea turtle flipper marks and where nests are possibly
located. Because of these knowledge and skills enhanced with the formal and proper training,
combined with their new conviction to help conserve the species, they became effective
patrollers.
Through this, the hatching rate of sea turtles was improved with the establishment and
maintenance of in-situ and ex-situ hatcheries. In-situ hatcheries are natural nests made by the sea
turtle where it laid its eggs. These nests were marked and protected with plastic screen fencing
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to prevent predators from destroying the nest and the eggs. Sometimes, natural nests are reached
by tides and strong currents and are sometimes located in a not so safe location. These eggs are
excavated and transferred to ex-situ hatcheries. Ex-situ hatcheries are artificial nests located at a
higher ground.
When sick and weak sea turtles were stranded and left by the tide on the beaches,
concerned community members report the incidents to the BantayPawikan Team. The members
of the team were issued with handheld radios so that they are able to report the incidents to the
office of the C3MC located in the city proper. These incidents are then coordinated with the
DENRand PCSD so that necessary actions could be taken. Stranding and tagging reports are
then made and submitted to the Biodiversity Management Bureau of the DENR.
The project has also changed local perceptions and attitude by instilling the importance of
sea turtles in the global ecosystem. Poaching of sea turtle and its eggs was minimized through
However, a lot have still to be done. According to some of the members of the
BantayPawikan in the west coast, there are still community members who continue hunting for
sea turtles and collect eggs for consumption. They cannot do patrolling every night because they
also have to attend to their livelihood activities. There are still many residents who should be
On the other hand, the City Government has identified the Southwest coast of Puerto
Princesa as Tourism Circuit 5 as a Beach Destination Circuit (see Annex. Figure 2) which
includes the beaches of Talaudyong, Nagtabon, Tagkawayan, Simpokan, Bagong Bayan, and
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https://www.scribd.com/document/.../ICRM-Plan-of-Puerto-Princesa-City-Palawan). These
coasts are identified and proven to be nesting sites of three species marine turtles and
development of tourism in these areas could aggravate the danger to the population of these
animals, add to the problems of animal predation, poaching of sea turtles for meat and collection
Although these threats to sea turtles seem almost too big to overcome, there are many
things within human control that can be changed. One of these is contained in Puerto Princesa
CityEcotourism Strategic Plan with the intention of “empowering the community through
Community-Based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) projects, protecting its natural and cultural
resources for future generation, and to uplifting the dignity and improving the quality of life”
fromhttps://www.scribd.com/document/.../ICRM-Plan-of-Puerto-Princesa-City-Palawan). CBST
considers broader community development and participatory planning which also advocates for
One example is the Bantay Pawikan Inc which established a community-based marine
turtle conservation program Pawikan Conservation Center in Bataan in 1999 which was assisted
by the UNDP-GEF-SGP-PRRM and the Provincial Government of Bataan. Most of the members
of Bantay Pawikan Inc are farmers and fishermen who were former poachers before they got
involved with sea turtle conservation. At present, the Pawikan Conservation Center is one of
the tourist destinations in Bataan where foreign and local tourists come to see marine turtles
nesting in their beaches and experience imprinting and releasing of hatchlings to the sea. The
center is also a venue for educational trips of students and different organizations. Fees collected
by the center now provides for their conservation activities while members of the organization
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and other members of the community earn their income through selling food, souvenir items and
The Pawikan Conservation experience in Morong, Bataan could be replicated in the west
coast of Puerto Princesa City. Conservation efforts that have been started and continuously
being done in the communities could be also be further strengthened and developed into a CBST
endeavor. This must be properly supported and closely assisted by the local government and the
concerned agencies and organizations. Combining sea turtle protection and conservation with
ecotourism would be a good approach not only to sustainable conservation which requires
Ecotourism has the potential of being an important tool for conservation of nature, a
venue for education, and community building. The Barangay Local Government Units may also
pass legislations that could support and strengthen sea turtle conservation. They could also
access technical support for marketing and promotion and capacity building from the City
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CHAPTER III
CONCLUSION
Barangays Napsan, Bagong Bayan, Simpokan and Bacungan, all in west coast of Puerto
Princesa City are identified nesting sites of three species of marine turtles, green turtle, olive
ridley and hawksbill turtle. Population of these species continue to decline due to the following:
a) there are community members who continue hunting for sea turtles and collect eggs for
consumption; b) animal predators like dogs, cats, monitor lizards, crabs, birds and fish; c)
degradation of nesting habitats due to the construction of sea walls to prevent beach soil erosion;
d) entrapment of sea turtles in fishing gears; e) tourism development; and f) lack of law
However, sea turtle conservation efforts in the west coast of Puerto Princesa City have
already gained momentum and have generated a wide support from different stakeholders. As a
result of the different activities in the area including the conduct of a comprehensive Information
and Education Campaign (IEC) and formation and installation of Bantay Pawikan in the
communities by the C3MC project in collaboration with the BLGUs, and forging of partnerships
with other stakeholders. There have been a lot changes in attitudes and behaviors of the
community members towards sea turtles which used to be part of their traditional diet and
additional source of income. Previous poachers are now active in the protection and
conservation of sea turtles. These conservation efforts in the communities have contributed to
increased hatchlings emergence in the nesting beaches which will eventually contribute to
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These efforts if not sustained will all go to waste. Education and information
dissemination must be a continuing activity in the communities to reach its young and old
population and instill the importance of sea turtle conservation. The members of the Bantay
Pawikan need to be supported for them to be able to continue with their monitoring and
patrolling activities including hatchery establishment and maintenance. And all of these need
Given the threats that continue to endanger the lives of sea turtles and the development of
the west coast for tourism, it is necessary for the stakeholders to be proactive and make
necessary plans to ensure that conservation efforts are not sacrificed. The presence of sea turtles
in these sites is appealing to tourists but they can also bring additional pressure and threat to sea
turtles. Ecotourism development would mean increased human activities particularly in their
nesting habitats. On the other hand tourism could also bring more support to further advance
The communities must consider undertaking and managing the development of the
nesting beaches into ecotourism destinations. This will not only protect the marine turtles but
will provide them with livelihood opportunities and enable them to undertake conservation
activities.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Protecting sea turtles and their habitats is a big challenge due to the many different
means to lessen the impact of tourism development in the area at the same time as a tool
to sustainable management of the resources including sea turtles and their habitats. The
2. The communities that were identified as nesting sites of sea turtles should be assisted by
3. Technical support should be provided to legally declare the nesting sites as critical
habitats of marine turtles which will strengthen conservation activities in the areas.
This entails the creation of erosion-prevention hedges to trap sand and create sand dunes
which will make the sand less prone to erosion and allowing plants to flourish.
5. Because of the nature of sea turtles, first priority should be given to generate greater
public awareness and support for sea turtle conservation. This could be done through a
6. Collaboration and partnership among different stakeholders such as the Barangay Local
Government Unit, the City government, civil society organizations, church, academe and
other sectors should be strengthened not only for sea turtles but for environmental
conservation as a whole.
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7. A sound marketing strategy supported by the government will make conservation efforts
sustainable being able to provide for itself while bringing additional livelihood
opportunities to the communities like handicraft making, souvenir shops, lodging, tour
guiding, boat rentals, transportation and food services, which are also important to make
8. Further monitoring of the hatchlings that were released to their natural habitat to
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CHAPTER 1V
PLAN OF ACTION
1. Generate additional income for the community members and funds to sustain sea turtle
3. Increase the level of awareness of the community and the general public on the
Project Components
1. Establishment of the Physical Site (Hatchery sites, cottages, restrooms, picnic and
The BLGU will initiate consultations with the residents of the barangay regarding the
establishment of the project. A CBST organization will have to be formalized and registered
with the appropriate government agencies. This organization will be the one to manage the
project. However, the community may decide to designate an existing organization, where they
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Staff and personnel will be hired from the community to provide employment to the
locals. They will be properly trained on sea turtle and biodiversity conservation, project and
finance management and other technical skills training needed for the project.
Interested community members will be trained in handicraft and other enterprises that
they can engage in and will be given the opportunity to sell their products in the site. There will
be designated areas where they can sell souvenir items, food, etc.
Physical site development will be done after the project management is in place and lay-
out of the site is finalized. Structures will be made from locally available materials and locals
Information and Education Campaigns and Promotion and Marketing are to be conducted
simultaneously with the development of the site. This will prepare the whole community for the
project and will provide the public with information about the CBST to attract potential guests
and bookings for the opening of the site. Rules for guests will be posted in strategic locations at
the site. These rules are important to protect the sea turtles and their nesting habitat.
The Province of Palawan and Puerto Princesa City has a lot of ecotourism sites but the
west coast of Puerto Princesa has one feature not found in many ecotourism sites in the city and
in the province. These sites have beaches that are marine turtle nesting sites.
The peak season for foreign tourist is October to March while domestic tourists peak on
the months of March to June. There are few foreign tourists from June to September and
domestic tourists are few from July to September. (City Tourism Office. (2013, 2014, 2015,
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2016). Monthly Tourist Arrival Reports from Accommodation Establishments in Puerto Princesa
City). Peak months of tourist arrivals should be targeted by the CBST since these months are
also the nesting season of sea turtles in the west coast of Puerto Princesa City. To ensure the
success of the CBST, the project will access the Tourism Office of Puerto Princesa City and the
Today, bookings to different destinations could be done online. The project will develop
a website and will also be linked with tourism networks and travel websites at the local, national
and international levels. Tarpaulins will be posted in strategic places, brochures and leaflets will
be distributed to local tourism establishments, and commissions may be considered for referrals
The CBST site will also be advertised using different mediums which will include
television advertisements, radio and travel magazines. Participation to tourism events like the
Puerto Princesa City’s Balayong Festival, the Provincial Government’s Baragatan, and the likes
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Packaged tours
Guests can book a complete tour package which will include one night accommodation,
transportation services from the city proper to the CBST site and back, tour guide, and 3 meals.
Other packaged options will also be available for guests. The cost of packaged tours will be
based on prevailing rates in the adjacent resorts but higher than other resorts not located in the
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APPENDICES
ADDRESS: _________________________
POSITION: _________________________
2. Can you describe the current situation of sea turtle nesting as compared to when you were
young?
4. Are there any changes with regard to the situation of sea turtles in your community?
5. What measures can you suggest so that these threats could be lessen or eliminated?
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Figure 1. Sea Turtle Nesting Sites covered by C3MC project
Nesting Beaches
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Table 1.Results of C3MC sea turtle hatchery operations in the west coast of Puerto Princesa City.
Location Date Found Hatchery Type Date Emerged # of hatchlings # of spoiled Sea Turtle Species
released eggs/dead
Simpokan Nov 11, 2016 Ex-situ Jan 8, 2016 67 10 Olive Ridley
Simpokan Nov 25, 2016 Ex-situ Jan 19, 2016 38 18 Olive Ridley
Tagkawayan Dec 6, 2015 Ex-situ Feb 3, 2016 39 59 Olive Ridley
Napsan Dec 7, 2015 In-situ Jan 1, 2016 107 9 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Sto Nino Dec 8, 2015 Ex-situ Jan 28, 2016 28 91 Olive Ridley
Simpokan Dec 8, 2015 Ex-situ Jan 26, 2016 105 8 Olive Ridley
Simpokan/Lalawigan Dec 8, 2015 Ex-situ Jan 26, 2016 112 41 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan Dec 8, 2015 Ex-situ Jan 18, 2016 62 40 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Boracay Dec 13, 2015 Ex-situ Feb 3, 2016 88 17 Olive Ridley
Simpokan/Matinlo Dec 13, 2015 Ex-situ Feb 14, 2016 49 28 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan Dec 13, 2015 Ex-situ Feb 14, 2016 90 38 Olive Ridley
Tagkawayan Dec 23, 2015 Ex-situ Feb 15, 2016 64 56 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Boracay Dec 24, 2015 Ex-situ Feb 15, 2016 103 25 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan Jan 1, 2016 In-situ Feb 23, 2016 78 3 Olive Ridley
Simpokan/Lalawigan Jan 1, 2016 In-situ Washed out due to high tide
Bagong Bayan Jan 2, 2016 Ex-situ Feb 28, 2016 69 14 Olive Ridley
Simpokan/Matinlo Jan 3, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 11, 2016 42 21 Olive Ridley
Tagkawayan Jan 12, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 4, 2016 84 24 Olive Ridley
Simpokan Jan 20, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 20, 2016 114 1 Olive Ridley
Simpokan Jan 20, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 19, 2016 101 8 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Cabuyao Jan 21, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 18, 2016 7 104 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Boracay Jan 21, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 16, 2016 77 32 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Boracay Jan 22, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 24, 2016 110 1 Hawksbill
Napsan/Boracay Jan 22, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 4, 2016 77 37 Olive Ridley
Tagkawayan Jan 22, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 15, 2016 95 16 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan Jan 23, 2016 In-situ Feb 23, 2016 65 2 Olive Ridley
Tagkawayan Jan 25, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 19, 2016 86 8 Olive Ridley
Simpokan Jan 27, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 23, 2016 79 2 Olive Ridley
Simpokan/Matinlo Jan 27, 2016 In-situ Mar 27, 2016 104 11 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Cabuyao Feb 1, 2016 Ex-situ 0 96 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan Feb 5, 2016 Ex-situ Mar 17, 2016 55 40 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan Feb 9, 2016 In-situ Mar 30, 2016 30 19 Olive Ridley
Tagkawayan Feb 17, 2016 Ex-situ Apr 7, 2016 29 27 Olive Ridley
Tagkawayan Feb 18, 2016 Ex-situ Apr 8, 2016 26 40 Olive Ridley
Simpokan Feb 23, 2016 Ex-situ Apr 15, 2016 71 21 Olive Ridley
Simpokan Feb 27, 2016 Ex-situ Apr 18, 2016 106 21 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Boracay Mar 1, 2016 In-situ Apr 21, 2016 52 52 Hawksbill
Bagong Bayan Mar 5, 2016 In-situ Apr 23, 2016 55 35 Olive Ridley
Tagkawayan Mar 10, 2016 Ex-situ Apr 28, 2016 14 110 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Labtay Mar 29, 2016 Ex-situ May 15, 2016 46 41 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Boracay Apr 1, 2016 In-situ May 12, 2016 50 54 Hawksbill
Napsan/Boracay Apr 5, 2016 In-situ May 17, 2016 40 75 Hawksbill
Tagkawayan Apr 21, 2016 Ex-situ June 11, 2016 16 90 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan May 13, 2016 In-situ July 6, 2016 129 0 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan May 14, 2016 In-situ July 22, 2016 29 52 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan June 1, 2016 In-situ Aug 6, 2016 51 36 Olive Ridley
Simpokan June 8, 2016 Ex-situ 0 90 Olive Ridley
Napsan/Labtay June 10, 2016 Ex-situ 0 100 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan June 11, 2016 In-situ Aug 18, 2016 76 26 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan June 18, 2016 In-situ Aug 21, 2016 70 26 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan June 22, 2016 In-situ Aug 24, 2016 82 6 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan June 22, 2016 In-situ Aug 31, 2016 48 3 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan July 6, 2016 Ex-situ Sept 10, 2016 87 20 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan July 12, 2016 In-situ Sept 4, 2016 110 6 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan July 15, 2016 In-situ Sept 8, 2016 120 0 Olive Ridley
Bagong Bayan July 18, 2016 In-situ Sept 12, 2016 20 1 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan July 23, 2016 In-situ Sept 17, 2016 28 0 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan July 23, 2016 In-situ Sept 20, 2016 60 0 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan July 26, 2016 Ex-situ Sept 14, 2016 48 29 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan July 26, 2016 Ex-situ Sept 28, 2016 41 63 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan Aug 2, 2016 Ex-situ Sept 18, 2016 61 34 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan Aug 4, 2016 Ex-situ Sept 21, 2016 94 10 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan Aug 5, 2016 In-situ Sept 29, 2016 129 0 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan Aug 5, 2016 In-situ Sept 30, 2016 67 20 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan Aug 14, 2016 Ex-situ Oct 1, 2016 42 10 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan Aug 14, 2016 Ex-situ Oct 1, 2016 75 25 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan Aug 15, 2016 Ex-situ Oct 1, 2016 87 14 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan Aug 16, 2016 In-situ Oct 3, 2016 112 21 Green Turtle
Bagong Bayan Aug 16, 2016 In-situ Oct 3, 2016 87 14 Green Turtle
Total 4483 2051
(C3MC Hatchery Monitoring Data. August 2016)
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Figure 2. Puerto Princesa City Tourism Development Images and Directions
Labit, Rebecca. (2013). Puerto Princesa Tourism Situationer. Retrieved from https://www.scribd.com/document/.../ICRM-Plan-of-Puerto-
Princesa-City-Palawan
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Members of the BantayPawikan patrolling the beaches in the west coast . (Photo courtesy of C3MC)
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Transfer of eggs to the ex-situ hatchery(Photo courtesy of C3MC)
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Newly emerged sea turtle hatchlings.(Photo courtesy of C3MC)
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Building awareness in the community
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