People and the Sea

人与海注册为慈善机构in France and the Philippines. We are passionate about the Sea, we are passionate about People. We believe that most of us want to do something good, and that many small actions can generate a tremendous positive impact. Coastal communities are often at the low end of the educational, financial and social institutional systems. Volunteer tourism is a way to bridge this gap and show these communities that marine resources management make economic sense.”

The purpose of People and the Sea is to promote capacity building and community-based marine resources management as a way to alleviate poverty, increase the resilience of coastal communities and raise awareness about marine conservation. We are dedicated to working alongside the local community of Malapascua towards a healthy and sustainable future, and in identifying innovative ways to protect their marine environment whilst having a positive economic impact. We believe in an integrated, collaborative approach to achieve meaningful community development and sustainable marine resources management.

Globally, coastal communities find themselves at a a critical juncture: they are caught between pressing social issues (often driven by poverty and lack of education) and ever-worsening environmental threats (climate change, pollution, depletion of marine resources). Our approach is one that seeks to reinforce the bond within communities and amongst stakeholders, and to support them in strengthening the respect and relationship that they have with their marine environment. In doing this, we beleive it is possible to nurture a future where the management of marine resources can meet the needs of all who rely upon them, whilst still preserving their health and integrity.