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Biodiversity: Going, going, gone?

By Henrylito D. Tacio“The worst thing that can happen – will happen – is not energy depletion, economic collapse, limited nuclear war, or conquest...

Where have all our seagrasses gone?

By Henrylito D. TacioLike the two other marine habitats — the coral reefs and mangroves — the seagrasses are in deep trouble.Dr. Theresa Mundita...

Iron-fortified rice

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio“Access is crucial in reducing micronutrient deficiency because it has no visible signs, making the sufferer unaware of...

Bringing back Bicol’s Bankulis

Sustainable tuna management might just bring back the big fish Late afternoon and we’re holed up in a hut along the coast of Tiwi...

Saving mangroves from extinction

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio“Mangroves provide a wide array of goods and services, including coastal protection, shoreline protection, flood regulation, fish/invertebrate nurseries,...

Season of floods begins

By Henrylito D. Tacio“The rainy season has come once again and for many communities in the Philippines, this means getting ready for strong typhoons.”...

Restoring Davao river back to life

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio“A healthy river is a niche of biodiversity.  Depending on temperature, salinity, level of pollution, and especially the speed...

Saving Agusan marsh

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioWhen someone tells you Agusan Marsh, what comes into your mind immediately?Lolong, that’s what. When it was still...

Plastics: Boon or bane?

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioPlastic bags come in different colors, sizes, forms, and weight. Bags are not the only ones made from...

Control methane by raising ducks

Text and Photos by Henrylito D. TacioRice, one of the most versatile foods, was recovered from a grave at Susa in Iran around the...