Happy #WorldMangroveDay! Join us in celebrating and spreading the word about the importance of mangroves. These miraculous coastal forests protect shorelines from storms and erosion, provide shelter for small fish and other marine life, and capture enormous amounts of carbon from the atmosphere. There’s a lot to love about these trees and the critical role they play, especially in island ecosystems. Over 100 Seacology projects specifically focus on mangroves, and many others benefit them indirectly. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gE576d5x #mangroves #seacology #conservation #mangalares
Seacology
Non-profit Organizations
Berkeley, California 1,002 followers
Protecting the unique habitats and cultures of islands worldwide
About us
Seacology is an international environmental nonprofit organization that focuses on saving endangered species, habitats and cultures of islands throughout the world. Indigenous people are all too often faced with the dilemma of choosing between protecting their precious natural resources, and economic development. Seacology searches for win-win situations where both the local environment is protected and islanders receive some tangible benefit for doing so.
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http://www.seacology.org
External link for Seacology
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Berkeley, California
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
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1623 Solano Ave
Berkeley, California 94707, US
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What exactly is #ecotourism, and how can it help environmental conservation efforts? 🌎 Learn more about how it works, and how Seacology practices ecotourism: https://lnkd.in/gPrEfpfw
Ecotourism and why it matters - Seacology
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A new study shows how the metabolic rates of warm-blooded island species make it more difficult for them to adapt to environmental changes. https://lnkd.in/gRqYRhqS
Why Animals Living on Islands Are at Greater Risk of Extinction
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We're proud to have played a role in these ongoing conservation efforts!
Another quarter, another Shimoni-Vanga Multistakeholder Forum meeting! Over 15 Beach Management Units, NGOs and government agencies, gathered to share and co-design visionary plans for the seascape. We delved into the comeback of the 7th phase of UNDP Small Grants Programme, marine education initiatives for children, exploring the expansion of marine protected areas, data feedback on BMUs compliance to fisheries regulations, and strategizing for community-centric marine spatial planning. This forum meeting was a celebration of our shared vision and a beacon for sustainable development in the seascape. REEFolution Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) OFFICIAL kenya fisheries service kefs Kenya Wildlife Service Wildlife Conservation Society Plan International Kenya Forest Service WWF-Kenya Seacology
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Sitio Lapat in Apayao, the Philippines is home to an Isnag community who practices "lapat," an indigenous resource management system that protects specific natural resources, like rivers and forests. These customary laws are handed down through generations and preserve local beliefs that land is sacred and must be protected. Green Empowerment and Seacology are supporting our Philippine partner #SIBAT as they collaborate with the community of Sitio Lapat to build their very own micro-hydro system that provides clean, reliable electricity to their village. How can renewable energy projects protect and integrate traditional conservation practices? 🌱💡 Learn more in Seacology’s blog: https://lnkd.in/gFH83_p3
Traditional guardians of Philippines forest break ground on green power project - Seacology
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Last week I marked a decade of working for Seacology. This has been both the longest tenure I've had with an organization—though the time has really flown by—and easily the most rewarding. By helping share the stories of the communities we partner with and the environmental protections these partnerships produce, I've learned a ton about the unique challenges faced on islands in a world of climate disruption, resource depletion, and unprecedented economic shocks. I've yet to conquer my tendency to write run-on sentences though. Personally the greatest highlight of my role has been having the opportunity to visit some of the places where we have projects, meeting people who benefit from them, and seeing for myself what we're working from a distance to preserve. I probably otherwise never would have made it to most of these countries, and each one has been endlessly fascinating. As a small organization we continue to operate relatively under the radar, but it's fair to say we have an outsized impact, and our resources and recognition have been increasing. We recently surpassed 400 projects, we just began work in our 70th country, and we're in the early stages of planning our next major initiative. We've won a few prestigious awards and are getting noticed more and more. I'm excited to play a role in this ongoing growth and to see where it leads next.
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Our 13 new projects will partner with island communities around the world, including two new countries we’ve never worked in before: New Zealand and Turkey! Learn more about about each of these exciting new partnerships here: https://lnkd.in/gbfJpjTZ
Seacology begins work in 70th country - Seacology
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On this year’s #WorldOceanDay, we’re celebrating one of our long-running and most successful projects in Fafanlap Village, Indonesia. With our partner Misool Foundation, we provided the funds for a new kindergarten in exchange for the villagers creating and patrolling a no-take marine preserve. Today, the kindergarten serves double the number of original students, and the marine reserve is one of only a few places in the world where fish counts are dramatically increasing. Watch our newest video to learn more! https://lnkd.in/es3JGBav
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2023 was a year of deepening and growing our work on islands across the globe. 🌎 Here are some of the 2023 highlights we’re most proud of! For more, take a look at the full report at https://lnkd.in/g4T8MQX
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I am very happy to report that we have completed the 5kw Micro Hydo at Puneng Trusan. the project was completed through Gotong Royong community working together with our team. Thanks to Seacology for funding this project. another village in Island of Borneo electrified while protecting the forest of the watershed area. #RenewableEnergy #MiniGrids
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