“MARINE AND

COASTAL
ECOSYSTEM AND
ITS SPLENDOUR”

Victor Boncales Medrano

ENRM 221
December 05, 2015
PHOTOGRAPHIC

ESSAYS
 Bend and
Break

Others may think

this one is an art
but, the trees in
shoreline are there
for many purpose,
one is that it gives
shade and helps in
the carbon
exchange.
 Bow
Down

Trees are therefore

vital in some
marine species and
will act as shelter
and a shield at the
same time.
Monsters

Rubbish washed
ashore must be
cleaned to avoid
harm to many
marine animals as
well as human
beings.
 Gone

The community
tend to disregard
the importance of
cleaning the
coastlines.
Drifting
Away

Some of these
trashes (dead
plants and leaves
and small plastics)
are drifted from
the nearest island
there is.
Extended

Big vessels are used

for fishing.
Structures like those
of an octopus or a
full bloom flower.
 Trip

Samal Island is
popular for their
island hopping
packages for more
tourists to enjoy.
 Bald
A sad sight to see
knowing they cut
trees along
shoreline that can
eventually prevent
flood from any
tidal waves.
 Regain
If only the
community can
save what’s left
for the next
generation to
enjoy.
Stand Up
The tree that you
cut to make
houses are the
same tree that
many other
animals are living
in and most of
them are
depending on it,
from its roots to
its leaves.
 No Way
In this kind of
blending, the
combination did
not mix very well.
 Go into
the Blues
A fisherman ready
to seize that day
for a good catch
 Rest
Assured
Philippine Coast
Guards are ready
to respond to any
call in securing
Samal Island and
towns near the
Island.
 All
Aboard
Foreign tourist
enjoying the
scenery
appreciating its
natural beauty.
 Slowly
Trying their luck
for a good catch in
these calm blue
waters.
 Bliss
Happiness is
definitely just
around the corner.
Small yet
Wonderful

That small yet

beautiful island
called Passig Islet.
Enchantin
g
Entrance to the
islet in Sta. Cruz,
Davao del Sur.
 Horizon
Used rubber tires
as protection from
strong waves.
Sunset by
the Bay

Nothing is as

perfect as

watching the

sunset by the

beach fronting the

island of Isla Reta

in Samal.
Laughter
Children playing in
the beach as
laughter echoes
soundly.
 Scenery
by and
by
The long and
stunning shoreline
of Dahican beach in
Mati is a protected
marine sanctuary.
 Follow
Me
Sanctuary for
leather back sea
turtles. A place
they call home.
Playground
This area is
protected with
fences for sea
turtles to lay and
hatch their eggs.
 Nursery
People in this
community protect
all any other
endangered species
 Summer
Breeze
It is part of their
daily routine to do
daily coastal clean-
up.
 Wave
after
wave
Mati is known as
the Surfing Capital
in Davao Region.
 Home

Amihan sa Dahican
is a place known
for their love for
the marine
ecosystem.
 Get
Ready
Place is relaxing
and beneficial for
sun worshippers.
 All
Together
A group of men
helping this vessel
unload their
freshly caught fish.
Emptiness
Every day the
community is
making sure that
their surrounding is
clean as possible.
 Beware .
Be aware .
These are No-No’s for
sea-turtle sanctuary
and are strongly
imposed by the
community volunteers.
 Calm
That ambiance
that makes you
want to lie down
and be lazy.
Speed Up

Young men sailing

into the blue.
 Open

Few meters away

from the shore,
drivel made of glass
and plastic fling
around open grounds.
Uninvited

Behind its beauty

hides the ugly
truth on this side
of the island.
 Soar
High
Nearby airport
exclusive for private
planes only.
That true 360-degrees
view of the province.
 Stand
Tall
Cottages for rent
with affordable
prices and a cool
view of the beach.
 Sail
Away

Parked boats used

for island hopping
and whale watching
 Quiet

Small and peaceful

fisherman’s village.
 In house

Storage house
for their freshly
caught fish.
 Work ,
work

Men are cleaning

and preparing their
nets for
tomorrow’s good
catch again.
 It ’s a
Trap

This particular net

used in catching
lobsters or crabs.
 Washed

Dirt from the

open sea usually
washed ashore are
being gutted every
day.
 Follow
thy Rules
Visitors must
strongly abide by
their rules and
regulations. The
community
particularly in Amihan
sa Dahican take hold
of their pride in
protecting marine
and coastal ecosystem
in general.
 Splash

Dahican Surf
Resort is a mecca
for all surf
enthusiasts in
Davao.
There is no harm
in trying.
Adventure’s just a
splash away.
Surfs Up
Skim boards and
surf boards for
rent and ride with
the waves of life.
Read the
Signs

Segregation is a
big deal for the
community living in
the sanctuary
area.
Destinatio
n

This small area

creates huge
impact for marine
sea turtles. For
them, this is
home.
Welcome
Home

Inspiration from their

initiative.
Support from others
and utmost dedication
to wildlife resources.
 Escape

Egg shell remains

from newly
hatched baby sea
turtles.
Warning

Read and be
aware.
Spread and share.
Shades of
Green

This luscious green

part of the island
gives enough hope.
 Pride

Amihan sa Dahican
is one of our
national pride. Let
thy examples
change the way we
see life.
 Take a
ride with
me

Different colours.

Different race.

One goal.
A l l th e
best.
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