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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!  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

Laws and Policy Frameworks House Bill 1684: Shark Conservation Act of the Philippines (2019) View resource Shark Conservation Act View resource Shark Conservation Policy: Moving Towards a Shark Conservation and Utilization Management Law in the Philippines (2021) View resource Pating, Saan Ka Parating? View resource Shark Conservation Legislation Toolkit for Policymakers View resource “Pating” at “Pagi” View resource < Back to main page

Senate Bill 520 filed by Sen. Cynthia Villar in the 19th Congress to regulate the catching, sale, purchase, possession, transportation, importation, and exportation of all sharks, rays, chimaeras, and any part thereof in the country. Shark Conservation Act Senate Bill 520 filed by Sen. Cynthia Villar in the 19th Congress to regulate the catching, sale, purchase, possession, transportation, importation, and exportation of all sharks, rays, chimaeras, and any part thereof in the country. Download file Previous Next Back to Laws and Policy Frameworks

About Themes Eligibility Criteria Timeline Apply The search for tech-based solutions to save our seas is back! The Haquathon seeks individuals, groups, or organizations to create and pilot solutions that address coastal- and marine-related sustainability issues. Proposals may be a platform, software, hardware, or piece of equipment. Haquathon 2.0 (H20) is looking for solutions from the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Proposals must fall under one of the five themes: (i) climate change; (ii) illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; (iii) sustainable tourism; (iv) seatizen engagement; and (v) sustainable consumption and production. H20 is a project of Save Philippine Seas (SPS), American Spaces Philippines, and the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. Learn more about the 1st Haquathon here . Themes Themes Much of the overfishing and destructive fishing activities in the region can be attributed to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Examples of proposals: tools to monitor, detect, or report illegal fishing activities Sustainable consumption and production is about "decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, increasing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable lifestyles." Examples of proposals: tools for better traceability in a company's supply chain; transparency mechanisms for consumable goods Before COVID-19, Southeast Asia had one of the most vibrant and fastest-growing tourism industry in the world. Technology and innovation could help kickstart a sustainable recovery. Examples of proposals : a platform consolidating "green" ratings for tourism establishments; a tourism carbon footprint calculator Long coastlines and heavily populated low-lying areas make Southeast Asia extremely vulnerable to weather extremes and rising sea levels associated with climate change. Examples of proposals: tools to monitor a country's progress towards the Paris Agreement, low-cost hardware to harness renewable energy. Addressing marine issues requires active, intentional, and effective ways to engage others and inspire new ways of advancing or promoting scientific information. Examples of proposals: citizen science platforms, innovations that promote transparency and accountability Eligibility ELIGIBILITY Open to individuals, groups, or organizations based in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Proponents must be citizens and residents of one of the five countries. Proponents must be at least 18 years old and above. Groups and organizations must identify up to three members. One must be the lead team member and a secondary representative as the points of contact. All concepts must be past the conceptual phase and in the more advanced stages of development (i.e., prototyping, piloting, existing minimum viable product). Proposals may be submitted by individuals, pairs, or groups of three. CRITERIA Applications will be assessed based on the following: FEASIBILITY The proposal demonstrates an understanding of the problem being addressed and capacity to be further developed within seven months. CREATIVITY The proposal exhibits innovation through a new idea or a different approach to tackling an issue. POTENTIAL FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT T he proposal exhibits economic and societal value, and is accessible to the target audience. It must also show potential for sustainability. POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE REGIONAL COOPERATION The proposal shows possibility for replication in other countries in the region, or possibility of collaboration with other countries in the region. FAQs Criteria Timeline Timeline Application Period (February 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021) Apply through the online form here . Download the draft application form here. Participants will be notified about the status of their application by mid-April 2021. Up to 18 teams will be selected for the next phase. Reboot Camp (April-May 2021) Participants from the 18 teams will be required to attend the project kick-off meeting on April 24, virtual workshops on May 8 and 22, and two one-hour mentorship sessions to enhance their proposed initiatives. See Reboot Camp schedule for details. Project Pitching (June 2021) H20 participants will pitch their projects to a panel. The top five entries (one per country) will receive up to $2,000 of seed funding to support activities during the incubation period. The funds may be spent on the purchase of equipment or materials, professional fees for resource persons or consultants, or subscription platforms (e.g., cloud storage). Proponents must submit a budget proposal for review and approval before disbursement of funds. Incubation (June-December 2021) Initiatives that receive funding will implement activities and provide bi-monthly updates (every other month) to SPS on their progress through short online calls. H20 Summit (January 2022) Participants will attend the H20 Summit in the Philippines to report and celebrate accomplishments (pending restrictions on travel and mass gatherings). APPLY NOW! REBOOT CAMP FAQs Apply Save Philippine Seas 2020-2021. All Rights Reserved.

RESOURCES E-vents Guidebook Events are a lot of fun, but let’s face it: they can produce a lot of waste. Much of what we dispose of ends up in landfills, on the streets, or in our seas. As a response to this, Save Philippine Seas and Waste Watch Philippines created the E-vents Guidebook to help events of all kinds go eco. It’s intended to educate, empower, and equip organizers and celebrants alike with tips and guidelines for a more earth-friendly celebration. To get free access to the E-vents Guidebook , please fill in the form below. Your registration also comes with links to the two Appendices: a sample Memorandum of Agreement with suppliers, and a sample eco-friendly packing checklist. IMPORTANT: When you submit your form, the password to the Guidebook will be flashed for five (5) seconds right beside the "MAKE WAVES" button, so keep your eyes open! Key in the password when you click "DOWNLOAD." By signing up, you'll also be subscribed to our bi-annual newsletter. We won't spam you, we promise! Sign up to make waves with our E-vents Guidebook. MAKE WAVES Thanks for signing up! The password is ecoevents . Click image below to enter the page! DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD

Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines Title I'm a paragraph. I'm connected to your collection through a dataset. Click Preview to see my content. To update me, go to the Data Manager. Button Source: I'm a paragraph. I'm connected to your collection through a dataset. Click Preview to see my content. To update me, go to the Data Manager. Previous Back to Marine Ecosystems Next

Climate Science Ltd. Write and Perform a Climate Monologue A classroom activity guide for teachers to develop their students' communication skills with a climate change twist. Explore Source: https://climatescience.org/schools/write-and-perform-a-climate-monologue-15?curr=020101b0-b317-49c9-ba90-711e654099c1 Previous Back to Climate Change Resources Next

Rappler Fighting Climate Anxiety on the Frontlines An article on how climate change affects mental health in the Philippines, and what strategies can be used to address these crises. Explore Source: https://www.rappler.com/environment/mental-health-professionals-fighting-climate-anxiety-frontlines/ Previous Back to Climate Change Resources Next

United Nations What is the 'Paris Agreement', and how does it work? A brief video explaining the aims and structure of the legally binding international treaty on climate change known as the Paris Agreement. Watch video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5THr3bFj8Z4 Previous Back to Climate Change Resources Next

UNEP What is ecosystem-based adaptation? A short animation that illustrates how nature provides the best defenses against climate change impacts— protecting people, plants, and animals. Watch video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhDuqvRk6LY Previous Back to Climate Change Resources Next

Did you know that there are 500+ species of sharks and rays around the world, and approximately 200+ species of sharks found in the Philippines? Learn about what sharks and rays are and what makes them different from bony fishes in this infographic! What Are Sharks and Rays? Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines Did you know that there are 500+ species of sharks and rays around the world, and approximately 200+ species of sharks found in the Philippines? Learn about what sharks and rays are and what makes them different from bony fishes in this infographic! Donwload file Previous Next Back to Educational Materials

Save Philippine Seas Impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems - Daryll Valino A video explainer on how rising temperature and other cimate-related environmental stressors cause oceanic changes and affect coastal and marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Watch video Source: https://youtu.be/-viQ0hRAliw Previous Back to Climate Change Resources Next