As a part of its environmental sustainability advocacy, The Bellevue Resort recently launched its Native Giant Clams Rescue Project in Momo Beach to make sure survival of giant clams, that are among the many island’s most precious marine resources.
The 5-star hotel in Panglao, Bohol teamed up with Department of Tourism’s DIVE 7, the municipal government of Panglao, community partners stakeholders and within the tourism industry. The conservation effort, which was held as a part of Earth Day, saved over 200 endangered native giant clams.
Giant clams or taklobos are the world’s largest living mollusks which generally occupy tropical coral reefs and coastal areas in Bohol where they’re ecosystem engineers, influencing every part from water flow to the physical structure of their habitat. Their feces are also a nourishing food source for some sea creatures that continue to exist coral reefs.
The clams are quickly declining in number on account of the impact of climate change and dangers from their natural predators, hence the necessity for human interventions to conserve them.
Earlier through the Earth Hour in March, The Bellevue Resort launched the “One Thousand Trees for Our Earth” where they planted 1,000 native tree seedlings n Riverside, Bilar, which are actually under the care of the municipal resort’s tree growing project.
The resort also collaborated with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) for “The Way forward for Green Living: Understanding the Importance of Sustainable Retrofitting” forum and consultation. The event tackled the importance of adopting sustainable practices in creating urban environments, targeting stakeholders looking to speculate in healthier communities, and a more practical economy and sustainable environment.
Since opening on November 2012, the two-time ASEAN Green Hotel awardee has consistently spearheaded meaningful programs on responsible and sustainable tourism, and community engagement.
For more information on The Bellevue Resort and its corporate social responsibility initiatives, visit www.thebellevuebohol.com.
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