On May 27–28, 2025, the JBLFMU Research Team, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit of Nueva Valencia, conducted a seagrass assessment at the Igang Bay Marine Sanctuary (IBMS) using the standardized Seagrass Monitoring Method of SeagrassNet—a global network dedicated to seagrass conservation.
This initiative aimed to reestablish JBLFMU’s partnership with SeagrassNet, a key collaborator in previous seagrass studies, and to highlight the ecological significance of IBMS. By documenting seagrass health and coverage, the project positions the sanctuary on the global environmental map, emphasizing its critical role in marine ecosystem protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable coastal resource management. The activity reinforces JBLFMU’s commitment to science-based environmental stewardship and collaborative marine conservation.