COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Cultural immersion and engaging the local community Education Strategy

Introduction Objectives

It is known that public involvement is fundamental in the success of any marine conservation strategy The community is an integral part of the effective development or management of a marine protected area, and ensuring its longevity.

Methodology

We engage with the community in several of our projects including community clean ups, mangrove planting, education programs, presentations, and partnerships with local government officials and institutions We run and contribute community aid when required including clothes and food drives, and disaster relief funds management.

Ensuring the success of any marine protected area requires a combination of science driven decisions and community needs By teaching the community about our research, conducting perception surveys, and employing local staff we can better understand the social requirements when enacting policy locally that will positively impact both the environment the the community.

Through regular outreach programs we create collaborations and alliances with those who's livelihoods depend on a thriving marine ecosystem, engaging politicians and residents in marine conservation dialogue and to take action on issues that threaten their community. To succeed in enacting science driven changes we need the support of the community.