Manila, Feb. 5 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Negros Oriental is urging local government units in the province to spearhead and fund training on marine mammal stranding for a seamless response.

BFAR-Negros Oriental provincial chief Florencia Mepana told the Philippine News Agency on Wednesday that the agency can facilitate the training but lacks the resources.

"We cannot do it alone as training requires inviting experts on marine mammal stranding as resource speakers, not to mention other logistical requirements," Mepana said.

"Dr. Lemuel Aragones, who heads the Philippine Marine Mammal Stranding Network (PMMSN), is willing to share his expertise and we can invite him over," she added.

Mepana stressed the n...