Pawikan Watch PH aims to educate and raise awareness on the threats these marine turtles encounter in order to help lessen the dangers it causes to the marine turtle populations in the Philippines.

Sep 28, 2021 · Make sure to visit and be amazed with these gentle sea creatures and be part of the advocacy, Help Save the Pawikan! Located in Brgy. Nagbalayong is a home devoted to raise awareness about the preservation and propagation of …

Five of the world’s seven marine turtle species are found in the Philippines, known locally as the “Pawikan,” a term that refers to all local species including Green, Hawksbill, Olive Ridley, Loggerhead, and Leatherback turtles.

May 1, 2020 · For over a hundred million years, marine turtles (also called sea turtles or pawikan) have endured environmental changes and ecological shifts all over the planet. Out of the seven extant species of marine turtles, five swim in the biodiverse waters of the Philippines—and local conservationists have worked tirelessly to help these majestic ...

Jun 14, 2022 · Due to habitat destruction and hunting, the pawikan is now considered an endangered species. Learn how the Philippines plans to protect the pawikan.

Pawikan Conservation Center is far more than just a beach resort - it is a safe haven for those who want to get away from the crowded beaches of major tourist hot spots. The waters are marvelously clear and clean, and you can even see fish swimming along you near the shore.

With the Plant located in the VIP, it is considered a nesting area for one of the most critically endangered sea turtle species due to poaching and illegal wildlife trade, the Hawksbill.

Feb 24, 2025 · The Philippines is home to five of the world’s seven sea turtle species: Green, Hawksbill, Loggerhead, Leatherback, and Olive Ridley turtles. Locally known as pawikan, they help regulate jellyfish populations, maintain healthy seagrass beds, and support coral reef ecosystems (WWF Philippines, 2021).

The Pawikan Project is a grassroots sea turtle conservation project founded in the Province of Zambales, one of the Philippines’ primary pawikan (filipino term for sea turtles) nesting areas.

Jan 18, 2024 · The Pawikan Conservation Center, nestled near the beach, holds a fascinating history intertwined with the nearby Philippine Refugee Processing Center (PRPC). Not only does it serve as a vital sanctuary for sea turtles, but it also tells a tale of environmental conservation and cultural significance.