# Ep83 - Regulatory challenges in coral restoration application in the Philippines

An episode of [Behind The Science Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1753464681), 2 Sep 2025, 1 h 02 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/ee2ce360/podcast/play/107562518/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-30%2F406557697-44100-2-b5b2d6b362cdd.mp3

In this episode, we talk with Mr. Erlo Matorres about the realities of coral reef restoration in the Philippines. We discussed the challenges practitioners face, such as the limited understanding of the guidelines and necessary permits before implementing a restoration project. 📚Reference: Matorres DE, Fabinyi M, Horigue V, Novilla CT, Baria-Rodriguez MV. 2024. Institutional dimensions of coral reef restoration in the Philippines. Environmental Science & Policy. 156:103734. 🤝Behind The Science Podcast is presented to you by Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, The Philippine Agricultural Scientist, The Philippine Journal of Fisheries, and SciEnggJ.

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