Mangrove planting, beach run in Boracay

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BORACAY – At least 450 mangroves were planted in this world-famed island as part of the observance of Earth Day yesterday.

Over 100 volunteers from the local government unit of Malay, barangay officials of Manoc-manoc and some locals planted 450 mangrove propagules provided by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Boracay Office.

The mangrove planting held in Sitio Lugutan aimed to raise awareness for the protection of the environment in the island, according to Jonne Adaniel of DENR-Boracay.

Meanwhile, over 600 runners composed of island residents and tourists joined this year’s SKYathon Boracay Beach Run to mark Earth Day.

The yearly running event, with this year’s theme “Be a hero for Boracay”, was held to raise fund for the environmental programs of Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI)

Proceeds of the events would be used to purchase reef nurseries for the coral REEFurbishment project of BFI.

The project aims to rehabilitate the coral reef ecosystem of the island which is affected by its tourism industry. (PNA)

 

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