In few days, we will commence our work in the Linamon coral transplantation, just few more days. We have waited for so long, but now we will finally do it. The trajectory given by World Bank mandated to complete the works not later than June 30. And it was a tall order.
Now, I can only imagine the dives that have to be done to finish the remaining area of the one hectare coral nursery. For sure, it would be work unlimited underwater, for marine life preservation and protection in the area. The community is involved in this project and have fully participated since it all started, one of the best practices to ensure the sustainability of the marine protected area. Finishing off the one hectare coral nursery is indeed a gargantuan task.
It’s been almost twenty months since I last joined them in the evaluation of the first few substrates that were tested. Soon, I would be working in a different environment under different pressure. Breathing underwater in gears, carefully planting the materials in “pots” in silence. It’s pretty outlandish and not everybody has the opportunity to do this kind of work for the marine environment.
In few days I’ll be joining the good men of Linamon for this noble task and I can hardly wait. In few days…
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NB. Underwater photo courtesy of Mr. Lemuel Alfeche
Life in the Great Beyond 
realing interesting post: my only complaint is that I want to know more about the project!
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sir, it’s a natural resource management project funded by the government implemented by the LGU – establishment of MPA and restoration & coral transplantation in the area.
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