Articles and Publications

Overview

In this section you’ll find scientific papers, reports, publications, white papers and articles written by MCP staff, interns and external contributors.

Note: Previously this section also included articles by MCP staff on scientific diving methodology, scuba diving safety, dive equipment, dive training and related subjects. These articles were intended for a wide audience and written in plain English. These resources have now been turned into blogposts, backdated to when they were published. If you are searching for any of these resources, please visit our blog.

Scientific Articles and White Papers

2021

Seagrass-reef ecosystem connectivity of fish and invertebrate communities in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental. Naomi Westlake and Alan Kavanagh
Report on dive tourism potential in the Municipality of Siaton, Negros Oriental. Laura Schram

2019

Zamboanguita MPA 2018-2019 report. An evaluation of the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Zamboanguita from June 2018 to August 2019. Laura Schram and Charlie Wiseman

2017

Guidelines for the creation of MPAs in the Philippines – Summarized consideration – Ashley Carreiro and Jon Baines
Factors and principles to consider when establishing artificial reefs practical consideration for the Philippines – Ashley Carreiro and Jon Baines
Effectiveness of locally managed Marine Protected Areas Using South Negros Oriental as example – Joel Rohrer
Sustainable Fisheries certification process in the developing Countries Looking at potential of tourism industry – Maija Lahteenkorva
Sustainable fishing for small scale fishermen Examining conditions for small-scale fishers in Zamboanguita – J. Schijvenaars
Sources and Levels of Sedimentation and Nutrient Pollution Along the South Eastern coast of Negros Oriental – by Rita Naus
The Chlorophyte Ulva Bloom in Lutoban Bay An eutrophication study – by Serena Orr
Windowpane Oyster Report An examination of windowpane oyster (placuna placenta) populations in Siit Bay – by Patsita Jiratipayabood
An Evaluation of Coral Reef Restoration Methods Restoration methods relevant to South East Negros conditions – by Abigail Mickelfield, BODC
Impact of Sea Level Rise on Tropical Coastal Ecosystems Examining ecosystem resilience With Siit Bay, Negros Oriental as case study by John-Gareth Phillips
Fish Survey Baseline Report For RVS fish surveys done in 2015-2016 on 9 locations in Dauin, Zamboanguita and Siaton. By Annelies Andringa-Davis

2016

The Role of Nursery Habitats in the Effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas in the The Philippines with Wageningen University by Dirkje Verhoeven
The Effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas in the South-eastern part of Negros Oriental with HAS University of Applied Science by Jorien van Schie
Increasing the Resilience of Marine Ecosystems Creating and Managing Marine Protected Areas in the Philippines – An Overview by Karin Post

2015

Hinagdanan Cave Survey Report Prepared with SUAKCREM under JICA program

Survey Manuals

If you’re really anxious to get started or are part of another organization looking to use our survey methods, you can find full outlines of our methodology here. Keep in mind, we do occasionally change our survey methodology so it may be best to wait until you arrive to put them to memory. Regardless, these manuals give a good overview of the type of survey dives you will be doing during your stay at Marine Conservation Philippines.

Last update/revision to invert and substrate manuals: November, 2017

Last update/revision to fish survey manuals: April, 2017

Survey Manuals

Substrate Manual