Shaping Marine Conservation History One Fish at a Time
One of the richest, most vivid reefs in the Philippines, Apo Island was the first marine protected area in the Philippines. It is the longest lasting, community led, marine protected area in the country. Its success inspired over 1,200 marine proteted areas. It is a beacon of hope, one that demonstrates the positive effect of dive Tourism on marine conservation. The talk incorporates the scientific study around Apo Island.
