ATULAYAN ISLAND “THE PRIDE OF SAGNAY” Presented by: JOEL B. BALASTA – Conservation Fellow September 6, 2012 Grand Luis Lodge, Mariveles, Dauis, Panglao Island, Bohol Philippines
ATULAYAN FISH SANCTUARY AND MARINE RESERVE MAP OF PARTIDO AREA ATULAYAN FISH SANCTUARY AND MARINE RESERVE LAGONOY GULF 105 has. Island Located in the Eastern portion of Cam. Sur abound of different specie of corals and important commercial fishes 142 has. FSMR
THREATS! But there is a problem! established by year 1993; Thru: MFO Human Induced-threats
NATURAL THREATS Population of invasive specie “the crown of thorns” Coral bleaching Typhoons
Who will be our target audience for our campaign? THE FISHERFOLK 1.Commercial fishers 2. Municipal
Barrier Removal option Good Governance Organize TWG Creation of ManCom Strengthening of “Bantay Dagat” Establishment of Marker Buoy Draft Enforcement Plan Formulation of MPA Mgt. Plan Establishment of guard house Maintenance of Patrol Boat Provision of Incentive system
MERF, UP-MSI OUR PARTNERS
“SAVE OUR SEAS…SAVE THE NEXT GENERATION” If we want to save the future of our children, let us help together to find a better ways to save our seas! “SAVE OUR SEAS…SAVE THE NEXT GENERATION”
Thank you! Theory of Change It is a model, process for a new approach or an indefinite strategy in attainment of our goal. Using hypothesis, as well as scientific research to identify our subject for change; learned their knowledge, attitude in order to find a better ways in transforming their behaviour to reach a positive conservation results. Thank you!