Sunday, July 6, 2008

Mangrove planting

MALAPATAN,Sarangani (July 5, 2008) - Children of Sapu Padidu village join the mangrove planting activity initiated by Alcantara Foundation Saturday, July 5. A mangrove forest, known as the 'rainforest of the sea', is the nursery ground for pelagic fishes. Locally known as 'bakawan', mangroves maintain water quality in the shoreline. (Photo by Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

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