Philippine scientists and an Australian researcher have discovered a new species of pitcher plant, Nepenthes megastoma, on Palawan Island. Found only in three cliffside locations within the Puerto Princesa Subterranean […]
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Philippines Unveiled a Biodiversity Hotspot in the West Philippine Sea
The Philippines, particularly the West Philippine Sea and Benham Bank, has been revealed as a global center of diversity for soft corals, according to a groundbreaking study published in Nature Scientific Reports. Samples, collected between 2019 and 2021 from various locations including the Kalayaan Island Group, Western Palawan, Pangasinan, Puerto Galera, and Benham Bank, played a crucial role in this global assessment.
A Hidden Philippine Treasure Beneath the Benham Bank
A team of researchers from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) has uncovered a remarkable secret beneath the waves: Benham Bank, an underwater seamount off the […]