For ten years Marine Conservation Philippines (MCP) has worked hand-in-hand with communities to protect our most vital resource—the ocean. Beyond the daily scientific monitoring and data [...]

The beauty and success of all shallow coral reefs is entirely dependent on the intricate and dynamic relationships that exist within it. From the essential symbiosis of zooxanthellae and polyps, [...]

Armed with dive slates and syringes of vinegar, our survey teams have been hitting the water to monitor and manage a local Crown-of-Thorns outbreak. It’s all about spines, strategy, and [...]

Have you ever wondered what a seabird’s-eye view of a coral reef would look like? Marine Conservation Philippines is out to find out! Updating and diversifying our library of photos is an [...]

By Bea Nodado My interest in marine life and conservation didn’t manifest right away – it only really began in 2019, when Silliman university started offering a bachelor’s program in marine [...]

In the heart of Dumaguete at Freedom Park, the Buglasan Festival 2023 unfolded as a vibrant celebration like no other. Spanning from October 14th to 22nd, this years ‘fiesta of [...]

If you ever visited the island of Negros, you’ve probably heard about Apo Island, a beautiful secluded paradise covering 74 hectares. The island is famous for its exceptional scuba diving [...]

Over recent months our survey teams have been noticing an increase in the number of Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) present in Lutoban’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) Scientifically known as [...]

Every day a dedicated team set out for the beaches, estuaries and mangrove forests of southern Negros Oriental, Philippines to collect plastic before it can enter our oceans forever. This is our [...]

Along with the rest of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic was a severe disruption for MCP, and our activities were suspended  from March 2020 until February 2022. We tried to use the down time to [...]