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Our 12 new projects will partner with island communities around the world, including our first project in Scotland! Check out the details: https://lnkd.in/dnaYZ96g

A recent independent study evaluating our Play for the Mangroves program in the Dominican Republic found that youth workshops improved knowledge, attitudes, and behavior towards mangrove conservation in the community! ?? Play for the Mangroves is Seacology’s program to increase awareness and support of mangrove conservation by linking it to popular youth sports. The study was led by Innovations for Poverty Action in collaboration with our Dominican partner organization Grupo Jaragua. Check out the summary of the study here: https://lnkd.in/gkECrcti

Voting is now open for Project for Awesome 2025! This is a really quick and easy way you can join our mission to protect islands. Just vote for this video now through February 19: https://lnkd.in/g57R-gv7 ??Project for Awesome is an annual fundraiser? where people make videos supporting organizations they love and vote on their favorites. The organizations with the most votes get a grant to help them continue their programs. We'd really appreciate it if you'd take just a moment out of your day to vote on our video and support our work!

?? Scoring Points for the Planet! ?? ABS-CBN Foundation and Seacology brought the Play for the Mangroves initiative to Lagadlarin Olo-Olo Elementary School in Lobo, Batangas, blending the thrill of basketball with the importance of mangrove conservation?? Grades 3 to 6 students took part in an immersive tour of the Lagadlarin Mangrove Forest, guided by the Samahan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda sa Pangangalaga ng Kalikasan sa Brgy. Lagadlarin (SMMPKBL). They learned about the vital role of mangroves in protecting our coasts and fighting climate change. Interactive lectures and activities reinforced their newfound knowledge, sparking excitement for conservation. The day’s highlight? An exciting basketball sports fest! ?? Teams, dressed in colorful uniforms, brought unstoppable energy to the court. Even the cheerleaders made the event unforgettable with their spirited support, showing how sports and advocacy can come together for a cause. In addition to the games, students also joined a coastal clean-up and participated in a mangrove enrichment activity, reinforcing their commitment to protecting the environment???? This successful event was made possible through the dedication of teachers, staff, and students, with the support of the Samahan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda sa Pangangalaga ng Kalikasan sa Brgy. Lagadlarin (SMMPKBL), DepEd Batangas Province, and the local government of Lobo, Batangas. Together, we’re inspiring young advocates to protect our planet! ?? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????? ????????

?? Trip alert! Explore the Amazon and scale the peaks of Rio de Janeiro on Seacology’s first-ever expedition to Brazil! Our journey includes a five-day cruise through the world’s most famous rainforest and a visit to our project on Cotijuba Island. Learn more and sign up: https://lnkd.in/gxp2s3pZ

Play for the Mangroves, our innovative program that combines youth sports and environmental education and stewardship, has held its first two events in the Philippines! Play for the Mangroves began as part of our nationwide conservation partnership with Grupo Jaragua in the Dominican Republic, where it has funded equipment, training, and competitions for thousands of young baseball and volleyball players. As part of the program, these kids also go on field trips to nearby mangrove forests, learn about the local wildlife, and help with cleanups, tree plantings, and other fun outdoor activities. Working with the ABS-CBN Foundation and local community leaders and educators, we've now piloted the program at two schools in the Philippines, this time focusing on basketball and table tennis. The kids absolutely loved it, and now the coastlines of these two communities, Lobo and Gubat, are just a little bit greener.

Solent Seagrass 2024: A year in review ?? As we move forwards to a new year in 2025 its important to reflect on efforts, achievements and lessons learnt in the year gone by and some reflections for 2024 | Project Seagrass | Swansea University ??In January we began the Solent Seascape Project - a UN decade recognised holistic seascape project, active restoration of Zostera marina, planting 0.5 ha of our 3.5 ha target. ??Witnessing significant success through germination, growth and survival of seed-based (132k seeds planted) and transplant (2160 plants planted) methodologies subtidally and intertidally - a particular personal highlight! ??Continuation of our WWF-UK seagrass planting methodology project demonstrating success now 2 years on from planting ??Collaboration with Seacology, Blue Parameters and Warren Boats to install Advanced Mooring Systems, and using UAVs to map the seagrass meadow ??101, 710k seagrass seeds harvested from Isle of Wight meadows currently overwintering in the Project Seagrass nursery, which will actively contribute to local restoration in 2025 ??Launched our Fragment Walks, an engagement and outreach initiative to facilitate, enhance and upscale local restoration practices. This year 8 fragment walks took place, planting 329 fragments over 17 m2 with the help of 214 volunteers.? ??Directly engaged with 839 volunteers - we couldn't do it without the generous help of local volunteers. ??Presented externally to numerous workshops, conferences, panels and working groups with a particular highlight being at ISBW World Seagrass Association in Naples in May on the supporting and provisioning services of fisheries that seagrass meadows provides - #RESOW #SMMR ??Undertaken 15 individual field campaigns - planting, monitoring and seed collections in The Solent and Isle of Wight and participated and contributed to 23 outreach and engagement events. ??Harnessed new and continued professional relationships, collaborations and partnerships with some amazing folk, and by no means exhaustive, a special thank to all who have worked with us this year Mermaid ~ Isle of Wight Distillery | Liz Earle Beauty Co. Limited | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust | The Green Blue | Royal Yachting Association (RYA) | Pineapple Island UK | ecoSUB Robotics | Arc Biodiversity & Climate Ltd | Deloitte | Ocean Conservation Trust| Aram Atkinson | Theo Vickers | Laura McConnell | Yachts For Science | Arksen Here's to 2025! Happy New Year!

Moleac is proud to announce our support for Seacology! This incredible nonprofit organization aims at protecting ecosystems and cultures around the world. By collaborating with local communities, Seacology drives impactful conservation efforts to preserve biodiversity and traditions. We are thrilled to join this journey toward a more sustainable future — Let’s protect our planet together! Visit moleac.com/responsibility to learn more about our social and environmental initiatives. #Charity #ESG #Seacology #Moleac

We're very proud to help make a difference in the lives of people in Pitas Laut, Malaysia, through our latest partnership with Green Empowerment and Tonibung CREATE Borneo! Seacology funded a solar power system for the small village on Borneo in exchange for the community's help in protecting a local beach that is an important nesting area for both sea turtles and the critically endangered painted terrapin. Learn more about our project: https://lnkd.in/g3dc3NUv

Join Seacology and Paddling South for a six-day kayak and camping adventure in beautiful Baja California Sur, Mexico! From March 31–April 5, 2025, paddle and explore along the gorgeous coastline, guided and supported by experts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUDr-Xu2 #seacology #bajamexio #kayaktrip #camping #vacationdestination #conservation