Our Team

Bukidnon-born Marine Biologist-turned-Conservationist, Camille is the Co-founder and Director of Oceanus. She specializes in blue carbon and led community-based mangrove conservation and led ocean education projects around the Philippines for the past decade. She also handles the administrative work of Oceanus.

Emman, a Marine Biology graduate and licensed diver, leads projects at Oceanus Conservation. He advances the Philippine Mangrove Database, leads restoration initiatives, promotes citizen science, and conducts assessments for coastal conservation. He also empowers local communities through capacity-building, sustainable livelihoods, and collaborative restoration efforts.

Mariz is a licensed open-water diver and a free diver with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology. She is a Project Lead focusing on ocean literacy and advocacy, citizen science for seagrass monitoring, biodiversity assessment for Oceanus.

Vicross has a background in operations and project management from the tech startup and business process outsourcing industry. He has since switched gears into conservation performing various roles including project development, community management, and photo and video documentation.

Kathrina is the Field and Science Coordinator focusing on field operations, community stakeholder and science methodology of Oceanus located in Surigao del Sur.

Sharlene is a multimedia artist, impact media practitioner, and development worker from Mindanao, Philippines. She is the Communications Officer of Oceanus.

Andreu, a native of the Cordilleran mountains, carries a deep connection to water. He blends his expertise in visual arts with a background in marine biology to enhance conservation and rehabilitation efforts in Oceanus.

Chiussie, a Marine Biology graduate from a coastal community, is a field officer at Oceanus Conservation. Her passion for environmental conservation was ignited by early experiences with marine ecosystems. She focuses on mangrove rehabilitation and community livelihood initiatives in Zamboanga Sibugay, believing that restoring mangroves and empowering communities are key to a sustainable future.

Geneve developed data science projects for nonprofits and multilateral organizations, in particular geospatial solutions for the environment and climate. She is an avid surfer, which led her to steer her career towards coastal protection. She currently manages Oceanus’ AI-powered digital monitoring of mangrove ecosystems project in Surigao del Sur.

Jim Joshua Alexander Gasta, an Environmental Science graduate from Bayugan City, is a Field Officer at Oceanus Conservation. He works on the Mangrove Rehabilitation and Community Livelihood project, focusing on ecosystem restoration and community empowerment. Outside of work, he enjoys birding, which enhances his appreciation for biodiversity and nature conservation.

Bianca, a Marine Biology graduate from Baguio City, is passionate about preserving marine ecosystems. As a Field Officer at Oceanus, she leads mangrove rehabilitation and conservation projects in Surigao del Sur, working closely with local communities for sustainable management and coastal protection.

Andrew is a Developer and IT Security specialist with an interest in building the most effective and secure IT solutions possible.

Dr. Hilly is our Scientific Consultant in Oceanus. She is a marine biologist by profession and an Integrated Coastal Management Specialist. She is both an Executive Director of the Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council and the Macajalar Bay Development Alliance in Northern Mindanao.