#FieldStories: We invited our Field Officer, Bianca, to share her learnings in Oceanus Conservation and working alongside people and nature. I am Bianca, a Field Officer for Oceanus’ AI/Machine Learning-Powered Digital Monitoring of Mangrove Ecosystems in Surigao del Sur, Philippines Project. As a Field Officer, I am tasked with conducting on-the-ground work such as collecting...
Oceanus Conservation is dedicated to empowering coastal communities as they take on a crucial role in safeguarding marine ecosystems. Through Project MaSANAYAN—short for Mangrove and Seagrass Advocacy for Nurturing Awareness and Youth Action in Nature—Oceanus, in partnership with the Rumah Foundation, is supporting local conservation efforts in key coastal areas across the Philippines. Building Local Conservation Capacity The...
For the past five years, Oceanus Conservation has been at the forefront of mangrove restoration and conservation in the Philippines. As one of the pioneering NGOs in this field, many see restoration efforts as a simple act of planting trees, efforts have often prompted the question: “After all the planting, what will we gain?” Why...
One morning, before heading out for another day of work in the muddy fishponds which I consider my office, I was encouraged to join the Generation of Sea and Earth Advocates (GenSEA) camp. In the program, I saw “project pitching” and immediately thought, “Is this like Shark Tank?”. So without much thinking, I said yes....
By: Emmanuel Cababarros Jr. On April 21–23, I had the privilege of attending the Asia Landscape Leadership Camp in Bogor, Indonesia—an experience that deeply shaped my perspective on conservation and leadership. As the Project Leader at Oceanus Conservation and a member of GLFx Mindanao, this was not just my first time traveling abroad but also one of the most impactful...
The role of youth in environmental conservation is becoming increasingly vital. Citizen science is one of the most effective tools for engaging young people in hands-on environmental conservation work. One exciting initiative under the Global Landscape Forum (GLFx) Mindanao Chapter is the Biodiversity on Lens: Youth Citizen Science in Action. This initiative brought together youth...
In the face of rising sea levels and environmental degradation, a movement is taking root in Capiz—one driven by the passion and determination of young leaders. Certainly, BayBayanihan sa Capiz: Climate Awareness & Action Workshop isn’t just a workshop; it’s a movement for climate resilience that empowers youth with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience...
Last February, the Bitaugan West Fisherfolk Association in Surigao del Sur participated in a livelihood project – Bangus Products Processing training, with most of the attendees being women. This initiative, supported by Oceanus Conservation and the Blue Marine Foundation, aims to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities while reinforcing the restoration of mangrove ecosystems. The milkfish used...
Last January 24, 2025, the UP Ichthyophilic Society (UPIS) and Oceanus Conservation joined forces in Guimaras, an island province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region, for a meaningful event dedicated to raising awareness and deepening young people’s understanding of coral reefs. Hosted at the Fiscal Jose M. Zambarrano Sr. Memorial School, this...
With the support of the Blue Marine Foundation, we successfully wrapped up the project’s first year of mangrove rehabilitation activities. In partnership with the Bitaugan West Fisherfolks Association (BWFA), we planted the last batch of mangrove saplings, 9,764, hitting our target of 25,000 saplings for the year! The BWFA, with 55 members (24 women and...
