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LET’S EMBRACE MANGROVE ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH ART!
Designed by Davao-based wildlife illustrator, Ferd Torres!
Featuring the beauty of mangroves and their residents like the Whiskered tern, Mangrove blue flycatcher, and Saltwater crocodile, this shirt celebrates the beauty of our coastal ecosystems 🐟🌱
Now available for PREORDERS at Php 499 each!
Preorder period: Feb 24 – Mar 6, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Proceeds of this activity supports Mangrove Matters PH's youth-led conservation efforts across the Philippines
MMPH x FERD
Featured mangroves and their residents
Whiskered tern (Chlidonias hybrida) - A migratory waterbird distributed along various wetlands in the country, it feeds on small insects, fish, and amphibians through plunging and dipping.
Busain (Bruguiera gymnorrhiza) - A mangrove species related to the genus Rhizophora, this medium-sized tree is notable for its flowers that are solitary and red. Further, its leaves, flowers, propagules, and lenticels are larger compared to the other Bruguiera species.
Kulasi (Lumnitzera racemosa) - A small mangrove tree with inflorescence that exhibits white, sessile flowers. This species grows in inner edges or sandy portions in the mangrove forest.
Pedada (Sonneratia caseolaris) - Also known as the mangrove apple, this species is commonly found along upstream rivers, in contrast to S. alba which is distributed along seaward zones. This species is notable for its unique roots that protrude from the ground for gas exchange, known as pneumatophores.
Mangrove blue flycatcher (Cyornis rufigastra) - A bird native to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. This bright blue-and-orange species can be found thriving along mangrove areas.
Nipa (Nypa fruticans) - The only palm that is adapted to the mangrove biome, this species is native to the estuarine and coastal areas in the Indian and Pacific oceans. Its leaves are used for thatching in the Philippines.
Buwaya (Crocodylus porosus) - A crocodilian native to saltwater and freshwater rivers from India’s east coast across the Southeast Asian region to Australia, and even Micronesia. This crocodile is known as the largest living reptile on earth.
About the artist
FERD TORRES
Ferd Torres is a Davao-based wildlife illustrator notable for his works on Philippine native biodiversity. His illustrations have been featured in journal publications and in art exhibits and murals. Recently, he received an award from the Philippine Eagle Foundation during its 39th Anniversary, recognizing and highlighting his major contributions to art and science communication.
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