RARE - ClimateREEFS project

Support the conduct of the Baseline Ecological Assessments, Genetics and e-DNA collections and analysis in selected RARE sites in Eastern Samar and Southern Leyte

Funding Agency: RARE Philippines

Program Leader: Michael P. Atrigenio, Ph.D. / Cecilia G. Conaco, Ph.D.

Project Duration: January 01, 2024 to November 15, 2026

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Project Objectives:

I. Identify climate-adaptive reefs

II. Investigate the vulnerability and adaptability of people to climate-driven reef degradation

III. Develop climate-smart ways to manage coral reef ecosystems