1. Environmental Science, Spring 2015

2. “Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education" (TIES, 2015). https://www.ecotourism.org/what-is-ecotourism Biodiversity hot spots

3. Goal: to plan an eco-friendly trip to a country that is a biodiversity hot spot, taking into consideration the protection of the people and threatened animals native to that location WHY? This project will give you specific insight into eco-friendly alternatives for travel, which you and others will utilize in the future to ultimately help protect endangered species. The class will vote on their favorite trip! www.cia.gov- “World Fact Book” www.cia.gov-

4. Travel the Philippines! Embark on a 3-Day tour exploring one of the most biodiverse locations on the planet! Experience eco-friendly tourism Improve habitats of endangered species

6. Population: 107,668,231 Urban population: 48.8% Age expectancy: 72 years Literacy rate: 95% Drinking Water: 92.5% of population Religion: 83% Catholic Fiesta- music and dance festival Economy: agriculture (32%)=rice, corn, bananas, pork, beef industry (15%)= electronics assembly, garments, fishing services (53%)= corporations and local business (tourism)

7. Human impact: “near threatened” -destruction of natural forest habitat (logging, slash-and-burn agriculture) -overharvesting: food, pet trade About - Nocturnal -primates -carnivores: insects -Rotate head 180˚ -primary/secondary forest (endemic to Philippines)

8. 1pm- arrival by plane into Manila (capital of Philippines) Total: ~$1200 3pm- depart from Manila on ITI (Island Transvoyager) plane 3:55pm- arrive in El Nido, Palawan (island) 5pm- Ride boat from airport to Miniloc Island 5:45- Arrive at El Nido Resort on Miniloc Island- water cottages Miniloc Island Resort is #5 on list of top Green Hotels in Philippines solar power, Filipino supplies- wooden floors, bamboo walls, thatched roofs 6:30 p.m.- Eat supper on beach Food organically grown from garden 7:30 p.m. hike to watch the sunset 9:00 p.m. Relax/Free time

9. 7:00 A.M. – Rise and shine! 7:30-9 A.M. Breakfast at Clubhouse Restaurant through resort (locally grown food) 9-11 A.M. EDUCATE: Walk to market/tourist area- hand out pamphlets and explain declination of Philippine Tarsier Encourage vendors and tourists to stop buying for food and pets- hang up signs at shops 12pm: Market- buy and eat lunch from a local vendor (mangoes, pineapple, salad, yellow watermelon, tuna, eggs, crab, shrimp)

10. 1-3 p.m. Snorkel along beach 3-5 p.m. Free time to lay on beach, play Frisbee, swim 6 pm: Walk to food shops away from beach Choose a local vendor to buy local burgers, seafood, rice and chicken, or vegetarian options 7:30 p.m. Tricycle Ride at Los Cabanas Beach 9:00 p.m. Back to Resort and water cottage