Humans of #TyphoonOdette - Jacky & Virginia Cuevas
“My grandkid told me “grandma, let’s leave now”, worried the strong winds would destroy the house. So we evacuated that very night… We didn’t wait too long to clean up whatever’s left of my house because it was everywhere. But we were only able to retrieve pillows, some blankets, and a few clothes.”…
Read MoreWrapping up 2021, a year of change, challenges and impact!
2020 may have been the year the world changed but 2021 is the year we changed. Along with the rest of the world, our team was continuously tested and we had to adapt to new ways of operating as we navigated one of the worlds longest COVID-19 lockdowns. Despite the roadblocks, we found a way forward, something we could not have done without the dedication of our team, partners and supporters. Now, as the year draws to a close we take a look back on some of the things we achieved this year.
Read MoreHumans of Typhoon Odette - Andy Leonor
“We lost our livelihoods again because of Super Typhoon Odette. Nawalan kami ng hanapbuhay dahil kay Odette. I used to work in tourism here in Puerto Princesa but my job was affected by the pandemic. I looked for an alternative source to be able to survive, but then the typhoon came. It has been really difficult. I don’t know what to do anymore. So na Nahihirapan na ako. Hindi ko na alam kung anong gagawin ko. I don’t know how to start over.”
Read MoreURGENT: Typhoon Odette Relief Fundraiser
We need your support NOW. The #Philippines is in a state of calamity after Super #TyphoonOdette (Rai). Entire communities have lost homes and livelihoods. Infrastructure and transportation links are devastated. Some have lost family members and many are at risk of losing lives as the situation deteriorates.
Read MoreAll LAMAVE team members are safe after #TyphoonOdette (Rai).
The team in Puerto Princesa City Palawan have just received access to communications through SMART (Wed 22 Dec)…
Read MoreKitakits Gonzo
The last two years brought about many changes at LAMAVE but one significant one was the departure of Gonzalo Araujo who stepped down from his role with LAMAVE in October 2020. Gonzo first joined the LAMAVE team in 2012, initially as a Project Leader for LAMAVE’s Cebu whale shark research project before becoming more invested in the leadership of the NGO.
Read MoreExperience True Exploration - LAMAVE Partners with the Philippine Siren
LAMAVE and the elegant Philippine Siren team up once again to bring divers right to the heart of conservation and exploration.
Read MoreGARMIN Partnered with LAMAVE for the Descent Mission
GARMIN partnered with the Large Marine Vertebrate Research Institute Philippines (LAMAVE) in their recent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign, the Descent Mission, to unite divers from across Asia to support scientific research for the conservation of marine megafauna and their habitats.
Read MoreHerbalaria launches the Lemurian Seas Collection to support LAMAVE
The Ancestral roots family company, Herbalaria, located in the heart of East Hollywood, Tongva Territory, California, has been working hard to bring a product that not only supports LAMAVE but also connects us to the ocean. The result is their ‘Lemurian Seas Collection’ which features red marine algae and rejuvenating botanicals to give you lasting luminous hydration. A portion of the sales of all Lemurian Seas Collection products will be donated to LAMAVE’s marine conservation efforts in the Philippines.
Read MoreGaining support and recognition for women leadership in marine conservation
We are excited to share new opportunities received by our team in 2021 from Conservation Leadership Programme, National Geographic Society and Save Our Seas Foundation, which will not only advance LAMAVE’s conservation actions but are also supporting and building our leaders.
Read MoreNew study redefines provisioning in marine wildlife tourism
Philippines, 29 June 2021, A new study by researchers from the Southern Shark Ecology Group at Flinders University, James Cook University and Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines, amongst others, has reviewed the current use of provisioning-associated terminology within the marine wildlife tourism sector and has proposed to reclassify provisioning into Feeding, Attracting and Modifying habitat.
Read MoreOlive ridley turtle nests in the Philippines make it onto the global map! 🇵🇭
For the first time since ‘The State of the World’s Sea Turtles’ (SWOT) started their global mapping initiative, the Philippines was able to contribute olive ridley turtle nesting data, helping offer insights into nesting behaviors especially for places where arribadas do not occur.
Read MoreEMBARK ON A DESCENT MISSION WITH GARMIN AND LAMAVE
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign launched to unite divers across Asia to support marine research for the conservation of marine megafauna and their habitats and Garmin expands the Descent Mk2 series lineup with the new Descent Mk2S…
Read MoreThe Institute of Biology-University of the Philippines-Diliman in collaboration with LAMAVE are looking for MSc and Ph.D. candidates for the first marine turtle genetic program in the Philippines
Several project lines have been developed by the Institute of Biology-University of the Philippines-Diliman in collaboration with national and international partners. These studies will address critically important marine turtle conservation issues in the Asia-Pacific Region. The collaborative team is now looking for MSc and Ph.D. candidates to apply for these exciting opportunities.
Read MoreNew study finds that working in wildlife tourism can act as an incentive for the conservation of marine species
Philippines. 22 March 2021, A new study by researchers from the University of Victoria (CA) and Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines has found that working in wildlife tourism can act as an incentive for the conservation of marine species. Community-based whale shark tourism workers had more protectionist views, recognising the inherent value of wildlife, and were more likely to report positive changes in their attitudes and behaviours to protect whale sharks.
Read MoreAnnouncing a new partnership with Herbalaria
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Herbalaria who have pledged to support LAMAVE’s research and conservation efforts in the Philippines to help ensure the future of the marine environment.
Read MoreSave the Oceans with Your Diet - Go Fish Free this February
There are no longer plenty more fish in the sea! Fish Free February challenges you to help protect our oceans by removing seafood from your diet for 28 days and helping to raise awareness of the issues caused by intensive fishing practices.
Read MoreLong term study reveals no improvement in the impact of the whale shark tourism in Oslob, Philippines over 6 years
A new study by researchers from the Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines (LAMAVE) and published in the journal Royal Society Open Science show the continuous impacts of provisioning (hand feeding) on the behavior of whale sharks in Oslob, Philippines and how the tourism industry is failing to comply with regulations to protect this endangered species.
Read MoreBagong-silang na butanding na natagpuan sa Donsol nagpapahiwatig ng kahalagahan ng Ticao-Burias Pass
Pilipinas, Nobyembre, 2020. Mayroong bagong pag-aaral ang Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines (LAMAVE) at ang Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Region 5 (BFAR-Region 5) tungkol sa kahalagahan ng Donsol at Ticao-Burias Pass bilang isang nursery ground para sa mga bagong-silang na butanding, o whale shark, isang endangered species.
Read MoreBaby whale shark discovery indicates Donsol and the Ticao-Burias Pass are important reproductive habitats for the endangered whale shark
Philippines, November 2020, A new scientific publication from LAMAVE and BFAR Region 5 reports the importance of Donsol and the Ticao-Burias Pass as a likely pupping ground and nursery area for the endangered whale shark.
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