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    The document discusses a study conducted in Calatagan, Batangas that aimed to determine the community composition of parrotfishes in a fishing zone and no-take zone by analyzing coral bite marks. The goal was to better understand ecosystem functioning and inform future projects assessing no-take zone efficacy. Parrotfishes play key roles like bioerosion and contribute to coral reef health. The study received assistance from local tourism operators and financial support from Ateneo de Manila University. The researchers hope the study raises awareness of parrotfishes' importance and leaves a lasting impact on the community and university.

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    The document discusses a study conducted in Calatagan, Batangas that aimed to determine the community composition of parrotfishes in a fishing zone and no-take zone by analyzing coral bite marks. The goal was to better understand ecosystem functioning and inform future projects assessing no-take zone efficacy. Parrotfishes play key roles like bioerosion and contribute to coral reef health. The study received assistance from local tourism operators and financial support from Ateneo de Manila University. The researchers hope the study raises awareness of parrotfishes' importance and leaves a lasting impact on the community and university.

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    The document discusses a study conducted in Calatagan, Batangas that aimed to determine the community composition of parrotfishes in a fishing zone and no-take zone by analyzing coral bite marks. The goal was to better understand ecosystem functioning and inform future projects assessing no-take zone efficacy. Parrotfishes play key roles like bioerosion and contribute to coral reef health. The study received assistance from local tourism operators and financial support from Ateneo de Manila University. The researchers hope the study raises awareness of parrotfishes' importance and leaves a lasting impact on the community and university.

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    The document discusses a study conducted in Calatagan, Batangas that aimed to determine the community composition of parrotfishes in a fishing zone and no-take zone by analyzing coral bite marks. The goal was to better understand ecosystem functioning and inform future projects assessing no-take zone efficacy. Parrotfishes play key roles like bioerosion and contribute to coral reef health. The study received assistance from local tourism operators and financial support from Ateneo de Manila University. The researchers hope the study raises awareness of parrotfishes' importance and leaves a lasting impact on the community and university.

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    Leaving a Lasting Mark

    By Juan Victor M. Gamo

    The objective of our study was to use data on coral bite marks (i.e. bite mark density

    per unit area, total bite length, and bite mark dimensions) of parrotfishes to form a conjecture

    as to the community composition of the parrotfishes in a fishing zone and a no-take zone in

    Calatagan, Batangas, which will have implications in the level of ecosystem functioning in the

    study sites. Upon knowing the community composition of parrotfishes in the area, the hope is

    that ideas may be formulated on future studies and projects that would better assess the efficacy

    of no-take zones in the area, the overall condition of parrotfish species in the area, and ways to

    better preserve these species.

    Parrotfishes are known to perform key ecological roles in coral reef ecosystems. They

    are notable agents for various ecological processes such as bioerosion, biogenous sediment

    generation, and sediment transport. The feeding activities of parrotfishes significantly

    influences benthic community structures and contributes to the maintenance of coral reef health

    and resilience. In a region (Calatagan) where tourism and fisheries is vital to the economy,

    understanding reef health and the species that maintain it is vital to the conservation of its

    resources and the protection of the community’s livelihood.

    This project would not have been possible without the assistance of the good people of

    Calataganda Travel & Tours Services in Calatagan, Batangas; in particular, Kuya Apay and

    Kuya Jessie Delos Reyes. Kuya Jessie was responsible for the overall accommodation

    including food and equipment, while Kuya Apay was the boat navigator throughout the trip

    who ensured our safety. Gratitude is also owed to the SOSE Dean’s Office, SOSE Sanggunian

    and the Office of Admission and Aid for their financial assistance through their subsidy grants.

    Special recognition is owed to Bea Gruta, Pawee Javier, and all the members of the

    SOSE SAS team who accommodated the subsidy requests and provided generous subsidy

    grants to multiple thesis groups. The panel who accommodated our request, led by Mr.
    Christopher Peabody, did a really good job in getting to know our study and suggesting tweaks

    in our methods to cut down our costs. Ate Cha Cenas was also very thorough in explaining the

    necessary steps in order to acquire the check for the grant; and the process of giving back our

    valid receipts.

    Our study was a success; and much of this is attributed to the support of the SOSE

    Dean’s Office, the SOSE Sanggunian, and the SOSE SAS team. We are hopeful that our thesis

    will leave a lasting mark not just in the community of Calatagan, but also in the Ateneo

    community. We were encouraged to publish our study in a journal, and we are highly motivated

    to do so. Awareness regarding the importance of parrotfishes on our local coral reefs needs to

    be significantly raised. Considering their various significant roles in the reef ecosystem, a

    possibility of extinction of these reef herbivore species would be a major setback to the

    abundance and diversity of the coral reefs in the Philippines. We hope that our study may serve

    as a beacon of light that may illuminate the significance of the parrotfishes to our fellow

    Filipinos.

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