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CCEF Discuss the Ecological Importance of Danajon Bank Double Barrier Reef on Tagbilaran Baywatch

CCEF Discuss the Ecological Importance of Danajon Bank Double Barrier Reef on Tagbilaran Baywatch

October 04, 2024 – Tagbilaran City, Bohol – In a recent live interview on Tagbilaran Baywatch, leaders from the Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation (CCEF) shed light on the vital ecological role of the Danajon Bank Double Barrier Reef. Atty. Dalton Presle B. Dacal, OIC-Executive Director of CCEF, Mr. Generoso O. Madrona, Protect Danajon Project Coordinator, and Mr. Ranie C. Ibañez, Coastal Resource Management Officer, served as key interviewees during the segment.

In addition to these human-induced pressures, climate change further complicates the situation, with rising sea temperatures contributing to coral bleaching and more frequent extreme weather events threatening the reef. The CCEF representatives highlighted that these combined threats underscore the urgency of action to protect the Danajon Bank. 

They emphasized the role as well of the Protect Danajon Project, in not only addressing ecological restoration but also strengthening the governance structures that oversee the reef’s protection. Through close collaboration with the Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office and the Bohol Danajon Bank Double Barrier Reef Management Council (BDBDBRMC), the project provides essential assistance in enhancing governance frameworks. This includes capacity building, policy support, and stakeholder engagement, all aimed at ensuring more effective management and long-term sustainability of the reef.

Furthermore, this interview served as an essential platform for fostering deeper engagement among stakeholders, aligning with the second component of the Protect Danajon Project—strengthening collaboration and community involvement. Through avenues like Tagbilaran Baywatch, critical conversations about the Danajon Bank’s significance and the efforts to protect it are brought into the public sphere, empowering citizens, local leaders, and conservation advocates to take part in the stewardship of this unique ecosystem.

This discussion not only raised awareness but also encouraged collective responsibility in ensuring the reef’s sustainability. It emphasized that protecting the Danajon Bank requires a unified effort—one that involves government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and individual advocates alike. As we continue to deepen stakeholder engagement through such discussions, we invite everyone to stay informed, get involved, and become active participants in the movement to conserve this natural treasure.

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