Month of the Ocean 2024

The month of May is recognized as “The Month of the Ocean” by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 57, series of 1998 signed by then President Joseph Estrada. The proclamation highlights the conservation, protection, and sustainable management of Philippine coastal and ocean resources in ensuring a better future for humanity. The celebration pins the 26th continue reading : Month of the Ocean 2024

WORLD WILDLIFE DAY 2024

What is World Wildlife Day?  On 20 December 2013 at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), March 3 was declared United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD). This day holds significance as the day that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in 1973. The UNGA continue reading : WORLD WILDLIFE DAY 2024

World Seagrass Day

World Seagrass Day is an annual event that is celebrated on March 01, to raise awareness about seagrass and its important functions in the marine ecosystem. The United Nations General Assembly officially declared this day on May 22, 2022, following a resolution passed by Sri Lanka to emphasize the conservation of seagrass in marine environment.             This year marks the 2nd continue reading : World Seagrass Day

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