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Scientific advisory body, Fellowship of the Reefs, breathes new life into Tubbataha marine science research

Ecosystem research and monitoring is one of the main strategies in the management of Tubbataha.  Through research, park authorities determine ecosystem health, generate sound scientific information for decision-making, and measure biophysical indicators of management effectiveness. To achieve these, Tubbataha Management Office (TMO) needs guidance from more experienced and specialized scientists.  Help is needed to develop […]

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Novel bacteria with medical applications found in Tubbataha

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when disease-causing microbes change over time to become ‘superbugs’. They are harder to treat because they can resist the drug’s effects, thus increasing the risk of severe infection and death. It is projected that by 2050, drug-resistant microbes will cause ten million deaths every year if the problem is not solved. […]

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Tubbataha Film on GEO-TV

Discover what’s behind the success Tubbataha has attained in protecting what’s left of our oceans in this documentary film produced by ARTE and GEO-TV, a german and french television channel.

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