INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT OFFICE
(ITSO) A.Y. 2019–2020
Office the Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation
Ground Floor, TARC
España, Manila 1015, PHILIPPINES
University IP / Research Registry
Project/
Thesis/Dissertation CORALESCE: Anilao Coral Reef Eco-Resort - Conservation and Research Center
Title:
Proponent(s)/Author(s)
Danielle Kiara P. Zarzoso
:
Contact No./Email: 09175312256 /
[email protected] Signature of
Proponent(s)/Author(s)
:
Collaborator(s)/
Ar. Mary Rajelyn Busmente
Co-author(s)/Adviser:
Department: Architecture
Affiliation:
College/Faculty: College of Architecture
Diving Tourism particularly coral reef tourism is worth 36$ Billion in global tourism
value and the Philippines is strategically at the top of the coral triangle, the center
of the world’s marine biodiversity and within that triangle, lies the Verde Island
Passage - center of the center of marine shorefish biodiversity. The Resort is
situated inside this area. Only a 3hr drive away from Manila, Mabini-Batangas
offers an idyllic location for both foreign and local tourists that want to experience
the ocean’s diverse marine life or just relax and stay at a lodge overlooking the
scenic view of the sea away from the city’s hustle and bustle.
Brief description
Coralesce Eco-Resort is proposed to cater to the needs of several tourist
(Including synthesis of
typologies which includes stress burdened and/or adventure seeking people who
extensive review of
want to unload and have fun by providing them quality and unique tourism
literature):
experiences. The resort is also geared towards sustainable developments and
environmental protection as it houses a small-scale reef conservation and research
center that caters to researchers/students and marine biologists which help further
scientific research and aid in reef conservation. Included within the conservation
and research center is a coral reef museum that caters to students-educational field
trips, tourists, and people who are generally interested in learning more about coral
reefs. The main tourist attraction for the resort is its sustainable artificial reef
deployment which caters to both professional and recreational divers who would
want to experience an underwater themed dive site.
Keyword(s): Ecotourism, Artificial Reefs, Reef Rehabilitation and Conservation, Diving Tourism
The project’s location is within Verde Island Passage which is home to 300+ coral
species, 1700+ species of shorefish and 100 newly discovered species in 2015.
Reefs provide many benefits to people like fishing resource, potential breeding
ground for new medicines, and a major tourist attraction just to name a few.
Significance of the
Unfortunately, they also face many threats such as, shipping activity, mining
project/study:
activity, unsustainable fishing, pollution, and climate change. Coralesce promotes a
sustainable business model which supports conservation and social programs that
revitalize the local economy of Mabini Batangas. Focusing on the conservation of
reefs and generating sustainable economic opportunities for the local people.
The project covers the planning and design of a combination of a 4-star and 3-star
ecotourism resort with a Dive Center, a small-scale Reef Conservation and
Research Center that houses a coral museum for promoting public awareness and
Expected output: education of coral reefs. Part of the project will also include the designing of
Artificial Reef Deployments as a platform for underwater themed diving activities.
The project will be a destination resort by classification; eco-resort by designation,
a boutique resort by size; and a seaside resort by location
I hereby certify that the proponent/s have submitted to me their synthesized review
of literature as part of the requirements for the submission of the accomplished
IP/Research Registry Form.
Certification from
Adviser: ______________________________
Signature over Printed Name
____________________
Date
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OVRRI-IP Form: University IP/Research Registry v. AY 2019–2020 UST:SO21–01–FO02
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