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1
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Approximately _________ of the Earth’s surface is covered in water. Of all of that water, only about three percent is freshwater.

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71 percent

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is the study of marine species that live in the ocean and other salt-water environments

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Marine biology

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the study of life and ecologic systems in bodies of freshwater

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Freshwater Biology

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Study of organisms in freshwaters and their ecology

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Freshwater Biology

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the study if inland waters: Physical and chemical processes and effects on organisms inhabiting them

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Limnology

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Inland waters and freshwater systems:

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Flowing water (Lotic)
Standing water (Lentic)
Estuaries
Wetlands
*Groundwater - the rarest commodity

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term which is composed of streams and rivers

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Lotic

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term which is composed of ponds and lakes

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Lentic

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this is where rivers or other fresh water sources meet the ocean

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Estuaries

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10
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Saltwater vs Freshwater Salinity

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Saltwater: 3.5% = 35g of salt per liter of water
Freshwater: 0.1% = 1g of salt per liter of water

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11
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Why study the ecology of continental waters?

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page 17

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12
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In Limnology Today, give the Advancement of the Science: (unsa daw?)

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physical, chemical and biological attributes

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In Limnology Today, give the Applied aspects: (unsa daw?)

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preservation and enhancement

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Contribution of Limnology Today:

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Advancement of the science
Applied aspects
Management of aquatic ecosystems
A science of many directions

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Limnology is a science of many directions, what are these?

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Long-term data sets
Integration of lab and field research
Whole-lake manipulation
Comparative limnology
Wetlands management (legal layering & implications)

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What is the structure of the Climate Change Model?

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D - driver
P - pressure
S - State
I - Impact
R - Response
(page 18)

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is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, also made up primarily of hydric soil, which supports aquatic plants

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Wetland

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18
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The water found in wetlands can be:

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saltwater
freshwater
brackish

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19
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Four major kinds of wetlands

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swamps
marshes
bogs
fens

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20
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Team nga naa sa facebook, katong sa wetlands keme

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Wetlands International Philippines Program

21
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Benham Rise is renamed as

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Philippine Rise

22
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considered as the largest and the last stronghold wetland in the Philippines

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Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

23
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The habitat of rare Flora and Fauna

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Lake Mainit
Species include:
1. Rafflesia Mixta
2. Hornbill
3. Silvery Kingfisher
4. Little Egret
5. White-throated Kingfisher
6. Philippine Wild Duck

24
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Infection of _____________ parasite in Nile Tilapia collected from Agusan Marsh, Philippines

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Acanthogyrus

25
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scientific name of nile tilapia

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Oreochromis niloticus

26
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is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources

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Convention on Wetlands

27
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Number of Contracting Parties in Convention on Wetlands

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172

28
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Number of Wetlands of International Importance in Convention on Wetlands

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2, 455

29
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are “water-related” ecosystems that include a broad range of wetland types, from the mountain to the sea

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Wetlands

30
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Examples of this are snowfields, lakes, marshes, rivers, streams, flooded caves, aquifers, chott, oasis, wadis

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Inland Wetlands

31
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Examples of this are sabkhas, mangroves, tidal flats, sea grass beds, coral reefs, estuaries, up to 6m at low tide

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Coastal wetlands

32
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Examples of this are rice fields, fish ponds, reservoirs, ditches and canals

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Human-made wetlands

33
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What are the types of Wetlands?

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Inland Wetlands
Coastal Wetlands
Human-made Wetlands

34
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What are the wetland ecosystem services?

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Natural Infrastructures
Provisioning
Supporting
Regulating
Culture

35
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Mission of The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

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The conservation and wise use of wetlands through national actions, and international cooperation as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development.

36
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Number of contracting parties in The Ramsar Convention on wetlands

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160 Contracting Parties worldwide;
18 Contracting parties in North Africa and West Asia

37
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called on the Ramsar Convention its role is to act as its “lead partner” on wetland-related issues

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CBD Decision III/21 (1996)

38
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who leads the implementation of the Strategic Plan on Biodiversity and achievement of the 2020 Aichi Targets

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MOU

39
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3 “Pillars”

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1st Pillar: “Wise use” of wetland
2nd Pillar: The designation and wise use of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Site)
3rd Pillar: International Cooperation

40
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the sustainable use of wetlands and their resources for the benefit of humankind

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‘Wise use’

41
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Best practices of ‘wise use’ include:

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National Wetland Inventory
Policies and legislation to ensure the wise of wetlands
Promote cross-sectoral recognition or wetland services
Promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands through the CEPA programme aimed at all sectors of society

42
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Number of Ramsar Sites worldwide

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2, 005
>193 million hectares;
size: from <1 ha to >6 million ha;
Largest ‘protected areas’ network globally

43
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Goal of the 3rd Pillar: International Cooperation

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Importance of cooperation on shared river basins and transboundary wetlands
Networks for the protection of migratory species and their wetland habitats
Promote the sharing of information and expertise

44
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Regional Programmes of Ramsar Regional Initiatives

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Mediterranean Wetlands Initiative (MedWet)
Nile River Basin Initiative (NileWet)

45
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Surveys conducted by the ______________, _____________, ______________, and the __________________, have shown that the conservation status of wetlands Listed as Ramsar sites have improved

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World Bank, WWF, academics, Ramsar Secretariat

46
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Surveys conducted by the World Bank, WWF, academics, and the Ramsar Secretariat, have shown that the conservation status of wetlands Listed as Ramsar sites have improved. This is because of:

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increased awareness about the importance of the sites,
increase participation by local stakeholders in conservation,
greater support for protection of the site and surrounding (buffer) areas,
increased conservation funding (both domestic and international), and
promotion of scientific research and ecotourism

47
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Best Practices of Wise Use of Ramsar Sites

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page 35

48
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What are the 7 Philippine Ramsar Sites?

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  1. Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat & Ecotourism Area
  2. Naujan Lake National Park
  3. Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park
  4. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
  5. Negros Occidental Coastal Wetlands Area
  6. Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
  7. Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
49
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is declared as an ASEAN Heritage Park in accordance with the ASEAN Declaration on Heritage Parks of December 18, 2003

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Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

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