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Seagrass-Watch Activity Book: Junior Edition A book filled with fun activities that teaches elementary knowledge on mangroves, dugongs, and sea turtles. View and download Source: https://www.seagrasswatch.org/wp-content/uploads/Citizenscience/education/pdf/Activity_Book_Junior_Nov08.pdf Previous Back to Marine Ecosystems Next

The Need for Seaweed An infographic that differentiates seaweed from seagrass, and highlights its value in our local economy. View and download Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CrPfmWYJiZX/ Previous Back to Marine Ecosystems Next

Our Planet: Coastal Seas An episode from a documentary series which explores nature and examines how climate change impacts life in coastal waters, which make up to 90% of marine creatures on the planet. Watch video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9PeYPHdpNo Previous Back to Marine Ecosystems Next

In 2021, the Haquathon 2.0 (H20) selected five out of 15 finalists to receive US$2,000 of seed funding to support their tech-based solutions to various marine conservation issues. Project implementation took place from mid-2021 until early 2022. MEET THE GRANTEES Carbon Add-ons Indonesia Carbon Add-ons is a climate-tech startup in Indonesia, striving to contribute to global climate action while empowering local communities. They offer voluntary public micro-climate financing through a plugin software app. ​ The app instantly calculates the delivery and packaging waste emissions of purchase and allows e-commerce, retail, shipping, and transportation customers to offset the carbon footprint of their purchase during checkout. The funds collected are used to fund projects to reduce carbon emissions, including forest and mangrove conservation, waste management, and community-based renewable energy projects that have sustainable impacts on society and the environment. So far, they have neutralized 505 kg CO2 eq emission from the package's journey of 6,808 km with 10 kg waste estimated by planting 20 mangroves. Contact Details Mohammad Naufal | Founder & CEO Email: mnaufal@carbonaddons.id ​ To find out more, please visit: Website: www.carbonaddons.id Social media: Instagram: @carbonaddons.id | LinkedIn: Carbon Addons | Facebook: Carbon Addons Fish Bombing Detection Malaysia The Fish Bombing Detection project seeks to address the issues of the current fish bombing detection systems. Current systems are very expensive, have a short battery life, or cannot alert authorities in real-time. This is achieved by developing a simple, low-cost system that consists of off-the-shelf electronic components and a cost-effective hydrophone. This system utilizes a deep learning network to detect fish bombing sounds. Once the fish bombing sound is detected, the GPS location is sent to the authorities' phones (Telegram, Whatsapp). Contact Details Brendon Soong Email: soongbrendon@gmail.com ​ Salain Philippines Salain is a remote controlled and solar powered device, in the form of a mini-boat, that collects the oil spilt in the ocean. Its operation involves recovering the oil collected to be reused by the target community, for fueling the fishing boat of the local fishermen for instance. The device can be used from small to medium-scale applications (up to approximately 400 sqm) and its design can be the reference to develop another device for large-scale application. Contact Details Jessie Beniales Email Address: salain.sps@gmail.com SALOM: Diving Into The Waters Philippines SALOM: Diving Into the Waters is an environmental education program that aims to educate children about marine life and dive into the concepts of conservation through a website, animated stories, and online learning sessions. “Salom” is a Visayan word that means “to dive”. The project utilizes innovative approaches and is designed with creative strategies to provide a virtual underwater experience and simplify complex concepts for the children to grasp the lessons easily and put them into action. The proponents are pre-service teachers and environmental advocates from Philippine Normal University Mindanao. From March to April 2022, Salom had its pilot implementation in eight (8) central and coastal schools of the Department of Education Cabadbaran City Division where a total of 105 Grades 4 to 6 students actively took part in the series of online learning sessions and activities. Salom is envisioned to be a sustainable and relevant program not just for the time being but for the succeeding days and years at stake. The proponents plan to collaborate with educational institutions to develop more learning materials and partner with other schools to educate and empower more students. Furthermore, with the recent pandemic status and the ease of mobility and gathering restrictions, it is their goal to revamp the program activities by integrating onsite leadership and capacity-building sessions to equip children with relevant skills to become young leaders in conservation. Contact Details Alexis Sebote | Co-founder & Executive Director Email Address: alexissebote@gmail.com Website: web.facebook.com/salomph.org V.O.R.T.Ex (Versatile and Off-shore Recyclable Turbine for Exergy) Philippines VORTEx stands for Versatile Off-shore Recyclable Turbine for Exergy which aims to provide renewable energy on off-grid communities. Studies show that 7 out of 10 Filipinos, residing in remote areas, have unstable or no access to electricity; the most vulnerable of which, are those situated in local fishing communities. To address this concern, VORTEx was created as an intervention to support the growing fishing industry as means to provide sustainable livelihood and better opportunities for local fishermen. Contact Details Niña Sherizze De Sagun, Corporate Secretary / Head of Communications Email Address: nina.vdaliinnovations@gmail.com Website: www.facebook.com/vortex.project.ph H20 is a project of Save Philippine Seas in partnership with American Spaces Philippines and the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. Save Philippine Seas. All Rights Reserved.

Community-based Mangrove Rehabilitation Training Manual A guidebook filled with science-backed protocols and socioeconomic considerations for mangrove restoration efforts in the Philippines. View and download Source: https://www.forestfoundation.ph/publications/community-based-mangrove-rehabilitation-training-manual/ Previous Back to Marine Ecosystems Next

Ten Ways You Can Mitigate Climate Change A blog post listing practical individual actions you can take to help create a better climate future. Explore Source: https://www.priweb.org/blog-post/ten-ways-you-can-mitigate-climate-change Previous Back to Climate Change Resources Next

Meet Generation Green: young people who are determined to save the planet A page filled with messages from and stories of young people from around the world and the many different ways they are helping solve the climate problem. Explore Source: https://www.voicesofyouth.org/generationgreen Previous Back to Climate Change Resources Next

Ready ba ang pamilya in case of emergencies and disasters? A quick guide for families on emergency preparedness for different types of disasters. Language: Filipino View and download Source: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/ready-ba-ang-pamilya-case-emergencies-and-disasters Previous Back to Climate Change Resources Next

Waste Watchers (WW) is our overarching project to reduce single-use plastics at source, developed by SEA Camp alumni. Under Waste Watchers, we have the following campaigns: Defying Gravity addresses the growing trend of lantern and balloon releases by contacting event organizers, informing them of the negative impacts of lanterns and balloons, and using our social media platforms to add public pressure. Straw Wars aims to reduce/eliminate single-use straws from commercial establishments. Plastic Battle aims to reduce or eliminate PET bottles by promoting water refill stations. Take It Topless encourages consumers to refuse plastic lids for both hot and cold drinks. Seayasat turned the Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (Republic Act 9003) into a scorecard using its provisions to help commercial establishments assess their compliance. ​ All the materials of our WW campaigns have been packaged into a free, open-source, downloadable toolkit. Access them here .

Chasing Coral A documentary that takes you an a virtual dive around the world to wintness the wonder of, and at the same time, the tragedy happening to coral reefs. Watch video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGGBGcjdjXA Previous Back to Marine Ecosystems Next

Fin fact: sharks people are the best people. Save Sharks Network Philippines (SSNP) is a coalition of organizations and institutions in the Philippines’ scientific, NGO, and tourism communities working on shark and ray research and conservation. It was co-founded in 2014 by SPS, Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines, and Greenpeace Philippines. ​ SSNP organizes a series of activities and creates campaigns to raise the public’s awareness on sharks, and identify issues and ways forward for the conservation, management, and utilization of sharks. It created Shark Conservation Week and the Shark Summit, starting in Cebu in 2014, followed by Dumaguete in 2016, Bohol in 2018, and Metro Manila in 2023. SSNP also led national campaigns to support the protection of sharks and rays in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES) and the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). ​ In 2017, SSNP published Pating, Saan Ka Pararating? 2020 Conservation Roadmap for Sharks and Rays in the Philippines . The roadmap is expected to propel shark and ray conservation forward in the Philippines, in hope of finding the balance between human needs and the integrity of the Philippine marine ecosystem. ​ In 2018, SSNP launched Shark Conservation Legislation: A Toolkit for Policymakers. This Toolkit aims to provide a range of approaches to conserve, protect, and/or sustainably utilize sharks in the Philippine context. It was created by SSNP as a response to the growing number of local government units (LGUs) seeking legal instruments to protect and conserve sharks and rays in their jurisdiction..

Sustainable Diner Comics A comic book with activities and complimentary resources on lifestyle changes around food and consumption which we can take to help mitigate climate change. View and download Source: https://wwf.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/The-Sustainable-Diner-Comic-Book_for-sharing.pdf Previous Back to Climate Change Resources Next