The Mysterious Water World of the Philippines (Agusan Marsh)

The Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary (AMWS) and its rich peatlands plays a vital role in the Philippines’ rich ecosystem. In this feature, we learned about the ongoing threats surrounding the sprawling 40k+ hectare Agusan Marsh through the eyes of the Manobo tribe—an indigenous community with ancestral lands scattered across Mindanao.

The fight to preserve these wetlands is far from over. Watch until the end to learn more about how you can help.

For more details visit http://www.wetlands.ph

Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Protected Area Management: https://www.facebook.com/amwspasu

Special thanks to:
Mae Tumarao
Marites Babanto
Datu Remy Reyes
Datu Artemio Salas
Michael Sabacajan
Sarah Jane Mulig
Reynaldo Osma
Protected Area Management Board (PAMB)
PASu Sherrilyn Vasquez
The Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc.
Caloy Quintos
Amy Lecciones