Finding hope in San Francisco in the Philippines with anti-landslide nets and an MPA, after a tragic landslide

The story of the people of San Francisco in the Philippines is a very sad one, yet also one of survival, resilience and pride. The Municipality of San Francisco was very sadly the victim of a major landslide in which about 100 … Continue reading

The Pilar Municipal Marine Park: MPA enforcement, evaluation and benefits (case study pt. 2)

This is part 2 of of case study on the Pilar Municipal Marine Park in the Philippines, focusing on MPA enforcement, monitoring and evaluation, and the benefits of an MPA. Part one of the case study went over the site, … Continue reading

The Pilar Municipal Marine Park: A story of success pt. 1 (case study)

Local PMMP fisherman Pabling – Picture by Vincent Lumbab (Eco Gov) In 2009 the Pilar Marine Park in the Municipality of Pilar was awarded the prestigious “Most outstanding Marine Protected Area of the Philippines” prize by the MPA Support Network … Continue reading

Community created social marketing in Madagascar

Blue Venture’s Rare Pride campaign on the Andavadoaka Coast in Madagascar will ensure the health of the world’s third largest coral reef by working with local fishers and communities to protect juvenile fish species by eliminating the use of beach … Continue reading