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El Nido Resorts staff and guests joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day 2009 last April 22 by conducting coastal and underwater clea...
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El Nido Resorts staff and guests joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day 2009 last April 22 by conducting coastal and underwater cleanups at various beaches and dive sites around Bacuit Bay in El Nido, Palawan.
A total of 249.5 kg of garbage was collected for the entire day by volunteers. At 104 kg, majority of the trash collected by weight was glass, followed closely by plastic at 92.7 kg. Styrofoam came in third at 27.7 kg, while metal, aluminum cans, and cloth weighed in at 16, 6.7, and 2.4 kg, respectively.
According to Project AWARE Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving underwater environments, 6 million tons of debris enter our oceans each year, which harm underwater environments and wildlife. Therefore, to help keep our waters garbage free and keep various wildlife safe, we should properly dispose of our trash and remove debris on every recreational dive or shoreline visit that we make. After all, its not only on Earth Day that we should celebrate the Earth; every moment we spend on this life-giving planet is already a cause for celebration.
El Nido Resorts
El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
http://www.elnidoresorts.com
Music:
"Morning Blue" (instrumental version)
Josh Woodward
http://www.joshwoodward.com
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elnidoenvironment uploaded a new video
(5 months ago)
El Nido Resorts staff and guests joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day 2009 last April 22 by conducting coastal and underwater clea...
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El Nido Resorts staff and guests joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day 2009 last April 22 by conducting coastal and underwater cleanups at various beaches and dive sites around Bacuit Bay in El Nido, Palawan.
A total of 249.5 kg of garbage was collected for the entire day by volunteers. At 104 kg, majority of the trash collected by weight was glass, followed closely by plastic at 92.7 kg. Styrofoam came in third at 27.7 kg, while metal, aluminum cans, and cloth weighed in at 16, 6.7, and 2.4 kg, respectively.
According to Project AWARE Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving underwater environments, 6 million tons of debris enter our oceans each year, which harm underwater environments and wildlife. Therefore, to help keep our waters garbage free and keep various wildlife safe, we should properly dispose of our trash and remove debris on every recreational dive or shoreline visit that we make. After all, its not only on Earth Day that we should celebrate the Earth; every moment we spend on this life-giving planet is already a cause for celebration.
El Nido Resorts
El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
http://www.elnidoresorts.com
Music:
"Morning Blue" (instrumental version)
Josh Woodward
http://www.joshwoodward.com
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elnidoenvironment uploaded a new video
(11 months ago)
Today, we invite you to join us as we explore one of the most beautiful places that can be found here in El Nido, the Small Lagoon.
The Small Lagoon...
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Today, we invite you to join us as we explore one of the most beautiful places that can be found here in El Nido, the Small Lagoon.
The Small Lagoon is located on Miniloc Island, just a short kayak ride away from Miniloc Island Resort. The travel time from the resort to the lagoon is about 15-20 minutes.
The Small Lagoon also lies right next to the Big Lagoon, which we featured in our last Enchanting El Nido episode. Unlike the Big Lagoon, which is accessible by boat, the Small Lagoon is only accessible by kayak, as the entrance is too small for boats to pass through. And during high tide, even kayaks cannot pass through as the high water level would partially or completely block the entrance. A person would then have to swim through in order to get in.
Upon entering the Small Lagoon, one is quickly transported into an entirely different world, into a place where nature still reigns supreme. Surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs El Nido is known for, a person can spend a good hour just listening to the calming sounds of nature.
Like the Big Lagoon, scientists hypothesize that the Small Lagoon was once a cave whose roof collapsed upon itself, creating what is known as a sinkhole. Despite the harsh conditions of the limestone cliffs, many species of plants do manage to thrive, providing food and shelter for birds and other animals.
The calm and clear waters of the Lagoon also provide an ideal shelter and breeding ground for many species of fish and other marine organisms. And for the world-weary traveler, the Small Lagoon, with its aura of sanctity and hallowedness, is an ideal place to visit in order to relax, reconnect with nature, and find peace.
Host: Rima de Dios (Environmental Officer)
Opening animation: Stompworks Studios (http://www.stompworks-studios.com)
Created by: El Nido Resorts (http://www.elnidoresorts.com
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