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.
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 📣
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