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2024 Flores de Mayo Festival and Conference on Biocultural Heritage: Mangrove Film Screening and Marine Mammals Lecture
May 21 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
🌿 Dive into the Depths: Mangrove Film Screening and Marine Mammals Lecture! 🌿
Are you ready to be part of an exclusive journey into the heart of the Philippines’ rich coastal ecosystems? Join us for a unique back-to-back event that promises to inspire, educate, and captivate, available only to a select few!
🎬 Mangrove Film Showing with World-Renowned Directors 🎬 First, immerse yourself in the lush world of mangroves through the masterful storytelling of Prof. Nick Deocampo and Prof. Lemnuel Aragones, two of the most respected experts whose advocacies center on raising environmental awareness and protection of our country’s biodiversity.These cinematic giants bring the mangroves to life on the big screen, showcasing the beauty, importance, and challenges faced by these vital coastal forests. Experience their stunning films that blend breathtaking visuals with powerful narratives, revealing the hidden treasures of our mangrove ecosystems.
🌊 Enlightening Lecture on Marine Mammals of the Philippines 🌊 Following the film screening, dive deeper into the ocean’s wonders with an enlightening lecture by Prof. Lemnuel Aragones, marine mammal expert. Discover the fascinating world of the Philippines’ marine mammals – from playful dolphins and majestic whales to elusive dugongs. Learn about their behaviors, habitat, status, threats, and the crucial conservation efforts needed to protect these magnificent creatures.
📅 Event Details:
Date: May 21, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Venue: UP Manila Theater, College of Arts and Sciences
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to connect with nature through film and science. Whether you’re an environmental enthusiast, a student,a teacher, or simply curious about the natural world, this event is designed to leave you inspired and informed.
Reserve Your Spot Today by registering on this link: https://forms.gle/HfgHsoPMcuZGPTpF8
Presented by:
UP Manila Museum of a History of Ideas
The Faura Project, Inc.
UP Manila College of Arts and Sciences
UP One Earth
Source: Department of Biology – CAS, UP Manila Facebook