Philippines Pioneers Dual-Track Coral Conservation Strategy

The Philippines is advancing coral conservation through complementary approaches operating across different scales. In Siquijor, the 149-hectare Bitaug MPA emerged from an 18-year community campaign, while scientists at UP-MSI are establishing the country's first coral cryobank in Pangasinan as part of a regional preservation network. Together, these initiatives create a resilience framework connecting immediate protection with long-term genetic preservation.