OUR IMPACT

RESEARCH. PEOPLE. KNOWLEDGE

We manage the national catalogue of 3 endangered species

>20,000 hours of in-water research

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Supported the listing of 2 species on international treaties (whale sharks and the Asian small-clawed otter)

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>250 volunteers trained in scientific research methods

30+ scientific papers published in high impact journals

Facilitated stranding response training in >100 municipalities

Shared findings at >20 national and international conferences

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>60 sharks and rays tagged to understand movements in Southeast Asia

Co-hosted the first Dolphin Festival in Bohol, the first Turtle Awareness Day in Anda and the first Manta Awareness Day in Ticao, Masbate

2 media campaigns to raise awareness on sustainable marine wildlife tourism

10,000 students engaged in marine conservation

Laid the foundation of an open national acoustic network to study marine animals

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5 Expedition Shark research trips to Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

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25+ scholars trained in scientific research methods