Manila Bulletin – PCG condemns China’s flare provocation over Mischief Reef

Published Mar 21, 2026 11:31 am The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday, March 21, condemned the dangerous provocation by Chinese forces after flares were fired near one of its aircraft over Panganiban (Mischief) Reef, a militarized atoll in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela said the incident happened during a maritime domain … Read more

When Does Coral Have Sex? Citizen Scientists Snorkel To Find Out

Snorkelers observe coral spawning in French Polynesia. Courtesy of Association Tama no te tairoto © Pauline Legrand I dove off the back of our sailboat into the warm waters of the South Pacific just after sunrise. My husband and 10 year-old son followed, each holding an underwater camera. Together, we kicked over to a nearby … Read more