OUR IMPACT
RESEARCH. PEOPLE. KNOWLEDGE
We manage the national catalogue of 3 endangered species
>20,000 hours of in-water research
Supported the listing of 2 species on international treaties (whale sharks and the Asian small-clawed otter)
>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
>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
5 Expedition Shark research trips to Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
25+ scholars trained in scientific research methods