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Working together to strengthen marine animal stranding response and rescue‍ ‍

A marine animal can strand for any number of reasons, from disease or pollution to fishery interactions. For these animals that find themselves out of the water, or trapped in shallow areas, ultimately it is the response of local people that ensures whether it can get back in the water, and the difference between life and death. This year we have had the pleasure of working with communities and stakeholders working hard to enhance marine wildlife protection in their local areas…

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Iyo Ang Dagat (The Sea is Yours) wins $15,000 Impact Grant funding at the Jackson Wild Earth Alliance Impact Pitch

LAMAVE’s documentary film and impact campaign “Iyo Ang Dagat” (The Sea is Yours) came in second, winning $15,000 in impact funding at the Jackson Wild Earth Alliance Impact Pitch at this years Jackson Wild Summit. The funding will be used to expand our impact campaign in Palawan, Philippines.

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Panaon Island Protected Seascape (PIPS) officially declared in the province of Southern Leyte

On August 29, 2025, one day before international Whale Shark Day (Aug 30) Republic Act No. 12238 was enacted into law officially declaring the Panaon Island Protected Seascape as a protected seascape under the Expanded National Integrated Protected Area System (E-NIPAS) Act.

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Film screening event brings Iyo Ang Dagat and Dahican to the big screen in Palawan

People from all walks of life made it out to attend a film screening event at SM Cinema Puerto Princesa last Friday, July 18. The special event was co-sponsored by LAMAVE, Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines (MWWP), Save Philippine Seas (SPS) and the Blue Capacity Collective and was part of this years Shark Conservation Week.

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XDEEP welcomes LAMAVE into their Exploration Support Program

Diving is a crucial part of LAMAVE’s research to conserve endangered species: from deploying remote underwater video systems (RUVS) and maintaining our nationwide acoustic telemetry network to monitor shark and ray populations, to visual surveys during research expeditions….XDEEP supports marine conservation in the Philippines by adding LAMAVE to their Exploration Support Program, gearing our team with their state-of-the-art BCD lines — the NX Series Harness and NX Series Ultralight Harness.

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LAMAVE and the National Geographic Society embarks on a Deep-Sea Expedition to the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in May 2022

This expedition aims to understand one of the most mysterious ecosystems in the planet — marine areas with depths greater than 200 meters. The team will deploy the first deep-sea camera system in the region!

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Expedition Shark 6 is Coming your Way!

Experience the best diving that the Philippines has to offer while making an impact in marine conservation. Get this rare opportunity to be on the frontline of conservation alongside experts from LAMAVE studying one of the last shark havens in Southeast Asia. Join us for a 9-day expedition to the heart of the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park this June 7 to 15, 2022!

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Good Luck Sue!

This year we say farewell to LAMAVE researcher Sue Ong as she sets out on new adventures. Sue has been part of the team since 2016 and made quite an impact during her time with us….

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Wrapping 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.

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URGENT: 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.

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All 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)…

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Kitakits 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.

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Experience 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.

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Gaining 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.

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Olive 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.

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The 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.

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Announcing 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.

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Save 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.

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Bagong-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.