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Save Philippine Seas began as an online platform in May 2011 as a response to a large-scale illegal wildlife trade case dubbed in the media as the “rape of the Philippine Seas.” What was meant to be a short-lived social media campaign continued to grow. We believe the Philippines is worth diving for. It's been said the Philippines is worth dying for. If there were a movie made about the Philippine seas, it should be called Crazy Rich Oceans. The Philippines has been described as the center of marine biodiversity — but also the center of marine adversity. Save Philippine Seas (SPS) aims to conserve coastal and marine resources by empowering seatizens for collective action and behavior change. We call ourselves, communities, and partners as "seatizens" to remind us that we are citizens of the sea. Vision: For the broader public to understand that our ocean is an integral part of our well-being, economy, heritage, and national identity. Mission: Empower seatizens towards environmental consciousness, leading to collective action and behavior change Our Guiding Principles CHANGE THE SYSTEM, NOT THE SYMPTOM We explore the root causes of marine conservation issues and focus on long-term impact by changing mindsets, attitudes, and practices. CALL IN. Instead of calling out and naming and shaming, we hold stakeholders accountable through productive and constructive dialogue. SCALE DEEP > SCALE WIDE We prioritize quality over quantity, and scaling deep over wide. SWEAT THE DETAILS. Attention to detail communicates honor and excellence. DON'T PREACH TO THE CHOIR— BUILD THE CHOIR We do not grow from sameness. We strive to reach and work with partners of all kinds so we do not exist in an echo chamber. TAKE PROBLEMS OF THE SEA SERIOUSLY, BUT WE DON'T TAKE OURSELVES TOO SERIOUSLY. Fun and humor are key to sustainability. Meet the Team SPS is run by a lean team of dedicated and passionate seatizens. Our core team consists of our Executive Director, Creative Director, Project Managers, Administrative and Dolfinance Officer, and Social Media Mola-Mola. Our number grows based on our program needs. We come from various backgrounds, united by our love for the seas and obsession with excellence and ocean-related puns. Dive into our journey Here are some highlights through the years: 2011 Began as a social media campaign in response to an illegal wildlife trade case using the hashtags #reefwatchPH and #savephseas 🤳🏽 2014 Co-organized the 1st Shark Summit in Cebu and co-founded Save Sharks Network Philippines 🤝 2020 In the midst of a pandemic, we were able to install mooring buoys in Daanbantayan, create a virtual version of Reimagine Recycling, and develop online activities like Battle of the Brain Corals 📶 2012 Started our first community-based initiative called the Shark Shelter Project in Daanbantayan, Cebu with the goal to conserve thresher sharks 🦈 2015 Held the first four SEA Camps and Daanbantayan became the home of the first shark and ray sanctuary in the Philippines 🌊 2021 Launched regional programs from our homes: the Marine Accelerator Program and Haquathon 2.0 💻 2013 Ofishally registered as a non-profit organization! 📝 2019 Marked the first year of Reimagine Recycling and Haquathon, and the 11th and final SEA Camp! ♻️ 2023 Back to in-person programming with Change the Current 2.0, Commservation, and the Marine Litter Learning Kit 📣 Frequently asked questions How can I donate? Please fill up this form to make a donation. A proof of your transaction is required for us to confirm your donation. A Certificate of Donation is also available upon request. How can I volunteer? What can I do to help? If you are open to output-based volunteer work, please email us at info@savephilippineseas.org. We are looking for seatizens who can help us with campaigns, such as researchers, writers, photographers, bloggers, graphic designers, and illustrators. If you have sample works, send it along with your CV. The best way to help us right now is through fundraising and by using our toolkits. You can also help by: - sharing or retweeting our posts - reporting environmental violations to authorities - changing your daily habits to eco-friendly ones - donating to SPS How do I invite you to participate in our events or give a talk at our event? SPS does not have any full-time staff, so we do not always have the human resources to speak in different events. Please email info[at]savephilippineseas[dot]org the following: - short introduction about your event - short introduction about yourself/your group - date, time, and venue of event - what type of participation you’d like from us, e.g., exhibit, booth, speaker, co-organizer, etc. (if as a speaker) what topic you would like us to discuss and time limit - resources/equipment you can provide - other relevant requirements from us We request that the inviting party provide support for our transportation and accommodations (if applicable), and a donation to SPS. Where is your office located? We don’t have a physical office. We can’t afford it :( How many full-time employees does SPS have? Zero. SPS usually has two to four project-based staff working on different projects, based in different parts of the Philippines. Can I do my internship with SPS? If you are open to output-based internships, then yes! Please email us at info@savephilippineseas.org. We are looking for seatizens who can help us with campaigns, such as researchers, writers, bloggers, graphic designers, and illustrators. Can we hold fundraisers for you or hold an activity in support of your initiatives? Of course! But before you start your fundraiser/activity and use our name and/or logo, please email us at info@savephilippineseas.org about your initiative, so that we know about it and can support you, too. How do I request for an interview? Please email info@savephilippineseas.org with the following information: If it is an interview via email, please include the following: - short introduction about yourself and the media outlet you are representing - your intention for the interview - questions - deadline For articles published in a printed magazine or newspaper, please send us a hard copy of the publication.For articles published in a website, please send us the link to the article so that we can share it with our social networks. If live/video/radio/TV interview, please include: - short introduction of yourself and the media outlet you are representing your intention for the interview - questions (please note that we reserve the right to decline answering questions not -discussed beforehand, especially if irrelevant to SPS) - date, venue, and call time for the interview - suggested attire (if applicable) Can I invite you as a sponsor or partner? We have very limited resources and cannot provide any financial support for events. We can partner by giving advice, sharing details of your event on our social media accounts if relevant to our cause, and providing a resource person if schedule permits. Can I report violations to SPS? We urge you to first approach your local government unit and national government agencies about your concerns. Can SPS stop an illegal activity in my community? We believe that protecting our natural resources is the duty of each citizen. We encourage you to report violations to authorities and to actively protect your coastal and marine resources. Start a marine conversation with us. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

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The Philippine Seas is filled with marine life beyond our imagineocean. Join our summer movement and save our seas one eco-bag at a time!  Make waves with The Marketplace’s fresh finds and summer staples at great promos and discounts! Proceeds from this summer campaign will go to support Save Philippine Seas' Pating Patrol project About Pating Patrol Pating Patrol is a project of Save Philippine Seas and Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines that aims to build the capacity of coastal community members to better identify protected species and increase reporting of sightings and incidental catches. Its objectives are to: Increase knowledge and skills participants on species ID, monitoring and reporting procedures, and updated international and regulatory frameworks on shark conservation Use knowledge in promoting shark conservation towards the declaration of the Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) as a Marine Protected Area Build an online citizen science database of protected area shark sightings and incidents (Visit Shark Spotted PH to learn more!) Our Seatizen Journey With your help, we are able to support: 2024 The Marketplace Summer Advocacy Campaign In 2024, SPS facilitated the Marine Litter Learning Kit with The Marketplace employees of Robinsons Supermarket and conducted a coastal cleanup Eleven youth-led projects Building on the SEA Camps from 2015-2019, Save Philippine Seas and the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines launched the SEA Camp Summit in 2020. The SEA Camp Summit sought emerging conservation leaders with proposals for online and offline advocacy campaigns and community-based projects addressing issues in illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing and marine debris in the Philippines and other countries in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Eleven (11) projects were selected from a competitive pool of applicants. The projects were co-funded by The Marketplace using proceeds from the Crazy Rich Oceans 2020 summer campaign. The maintenance and installation of mooring buoys in Cebu The donation from the 2021 summer campaign of The Marketplace and Save Philippine Seas was used for the maintenance and reinstallation of four mooring buoys in the marine protected area (MPA) network in Daanbantayan Island, Cebu. The four MPAs are Dakit-Dakit, Lighthouse, Los Bamboos, and Ka Osting. At least 10 species of sharks and rays have been spotted in Daanbantayan's municipal waters. Mooring buoys not only demarcate the MPAs but also provide a spot for boats to moor. By mooring to the buoys, fisherfolk and diving boats avoid throwing anchors in the MPAs, reducing coral damage. Since these species are migratory, healthier reefs could mean healthier populations of sharks and rays. Develop Earthducation Kits, which helps transform any space into an eco-learning space In 2021, proceeds from the Proud Seatizen tote bag will contribute to our Earthducation Kits , allowing seatizens to create eco-learning spaces at home and in classrooms. "In the end we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught." —BABA DIOUM Senegalese Forestry Engin eer

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Reimagine Recycling Year 3: Supporting solutions to waste pollution is a month-long incubation program of Coca-Cola Philippines and Save Philippine Seas to support 10 emerging initiatives that address issues on waste segregation, recycling/upcycling, improving the welfare of the informal waste sector, and mainstreaming gender in waste management. Meet 6 out of 10 initiatives that underwent the program will receive project funding to support further activities below! REIMAGINE RECYCLING YEAR 3 WINNING INITIATIVES #BawasBasura by Sari-Cycling Sari-cycling focuses on institutionalizing waste collection in low-income communities along the Pasig River, which was named as one of the world’s most polluted waterways in June 2021. Communal Trash to Cash Bins by Republik Junk Republik Junk, with their tagline “the modern mangangalakal,” combines the model of incentivized recycling with outright cash payout and a broad network of recyclable waste-recovery drop off units in the 10 most populous barangays in Cagayan de Oro City, called their Communal Trash to Cash Bins Dewaste Solutions Dewaste Solutions’ employs a unique model that builds on the private franchising and construction of Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) with the intent to improve MRF functionality, primarily in subdivisions and private communities in Bacoor City, Cavite. Isla Refills Isla Refills is a direct-selling model of refillable homecare and other sari-sari store goods, primarily targeting small-medium sari-sari stores, groceries, eateries and the like in Bantayan Island, Cebu where homecare goods are not easily accessible. JuanLoop JuanBag provides returnable, durable and reusable packaging made from post-consumer plastics to online shops in Metro Manila, directly tackling the booming e-commerce industry. UGYON: Basura Mo, Manggad Ko UGYON: Basura Mo, Manggad Ko is a school-based initiative in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental that aims to increase plastic recycling and upcycling rates through household and architectural products crafted by women in underserved communities. Save Philippine Seas 2020-2021. All Rights Reserved.

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