WHAT WE DO
— VISION —
Our vision is to be the premier cetacean research and conservation organization in the Philippines, working with empowered communities that sustainably live in a healthy environment.
— MISSION —
To support the conservation of cetaceans — whales, dolphins, and porpoises — and their natural habitats in the Philippines, the organization will achieve its mission and contribute to the empowerment of local communities and relevant stakeholders through:
Participatory Research
Advocacy
EDUCATION
Capacity development
We promote scientific research and conservation of cetaceans in the Philippines using methods adapted to the local situation and setting. We recognize the value of local ecological knowledge and importance of local community participation. We conduct studies on known cetacean populations in different regions of the Philippines and investigate new sites where sightings have been reported.
We encourage both local and foreign supporters to participate in the research, conservation, education and advocacy work. We share stories on the amazing efforts that have been put in discovering, understanding, protecting and conserving cetaceans in the Philippines, raising awareness on current issues, news and laws relevant to cetaceans and their habitats in our country.
We share information on cetaceans by conducting educational outreach in various provinces of the country to a wide array of audiences. We foster awareness to those that care for cetaceans and local communities they coexist with in the Philippines. We promote the protection of the habitats and ecosystems they live in. We act on situations and issues that may affect or threaten cetacean populations in the Philippines.
Research and conservation interests
- Status, distribution, and abundance of humpback whales, blue whales and other large whales.
- Assessment of threats marine mammals face.
- Capacity-building through technical assistance for the development of integrated coastal resources management plans.
- Increase local awareness and knowledge on marine biodiversity and conservation through educational outreach.