Mangrove Hunt
The province of Bataan in Central Luzon, Philippines is known for its coastal towns and beaches. It is also the home to the largest white elephant structure of the Philippine government – the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. But unknown to many this province has also abundant mangroves that can be found in the village of Mabatang in Abucay, Bataan. Lush greens along the river leading to the Bataan Bay. Hundreds of mangroves provide habitat to marine life like crabs, shrimps, and fish. Nature lovers and environmentalists will surely love this place not only for the relaxing green but also because of the people’s hospitality. Several groups in the Philippines such as the Advocacy for the Development of Central Luzon (ADCL) are working hard on promoting the propagation of mangroves to increase marine life and provide livelihood to local folk. The mangrove forest resources of the Philippines have significantly deteriorated in the last 50 years. DENR reports that the country has now less than 1...