VISION
A secure and prosperous ocean for marine life and people
MISSION
To protect marine megafauna in Southeast Asia, by investing in local people, building ocean leaders, and providing science-based tools to support the sustainable management of marine resources, for the benefit of the Filipino people.
CONDUCTING RESEARCH
Applying science-based solutions to conservation challenges
We APPLY new technology to answer key conservation questions
We COLLECT data to identify endangered species and build population databases:
>1950 whale sharks
>500 manta rays
>1000 turtles
We USE research to enhance policy to protect the marine environment
We INTEGRATE science into management creating management tools based on the results of our research
We EXPLORE new methods to study manta rays, whale sharks, sharks and turtles
We DEPLOY cameras to investigate deep water habitats for sharks
We TAG marine megafauna to learn about their ranges and habitat use and to identify key movement corridors
We EMPLOY minimally invasive techniques to minimize disturbance on threatened species
We FOCUS on marine megafauna as umbrella species to protect the wider marine environment
INVESTING IN PEOPLE
Ensuring a legacy through the transfer of skills for long term impact on the ground
We DEVELOP future leaders in marine conservation
We FOSTER community centred initiatives
We TRAIN community members to respond to stranded marine animals
We SUPPORT the passion and drive of emerging conservationists
We CREATE opportunities for growth in the field of conservation
We CONNECT people and the marine environment
We BUILD relationships and networks
We ENGAGE the public through citizen science
ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE
Securing a future for marine megafauna by advancing the knowledge of the people that can protect them
We ENGAGE stakeholders and governments in research work
We EDUCATE communities on their marine resources
We PRODUCE media that activates behaviour change
WE COMMUNICATE science to the wider public
We DEVELOP the skills of young adults in marine conservation
We TRAIN local scholars in research methods
We RECOMMEND best practices
We SHARE research findings with policy makers
We PARTICIPATE in national and international conferences
