June 20-21, 2025, Cebu City - CCEF joined the "Think. Solve. Decide." Masterclass in Thinking and Decision Skills held at the Pagtambayayong Conference Room and organized by Kaabag sa Sugbo. 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦:

June 25, 2025, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor - CCEF proudly joins the launching of the Bitaug Marine Protected Area (MPA). The Bitaug MPA covers a total of 149.46 hectares, making it the largest MPA in Siquijor. 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦:

On June 17–18, 2025, CCEF, in partnership with the Argao LGU, held an Ecotourism Orientation for the people’s organization Nagkahiusang Mananagat sa Taloot (NAGMATA) in Taloot, Argao.

June 17, 2025, Badian, Cebu - CCEF conducted a MEAT (Marine Protected Area Management Effectiveness Assessment Tool) evaluation for 8 MPAs in Badian to help strengthen local marine conservation. Read more:

June 11, 2025, Oslob Cebu - CCEF facilitated a MEAT (Marine Protected Area Management Effectiveness Assessment Tool) evaluation at the Oslob Social Hall, covering 10 MPAs in the municipalities of Boljoon, Oslob, Santander, and Samboan. 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦:

June 5, 2025, Dalaguete, Cebu - To strengthen marine protected area management efforts in Southeast Cebu, CCEF conducted the MPA Management Effectiveness Assessment Tool (MEAT) for five MPAs in the municipalities of Dalaguete and Alcoy. 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦:

Every June 9, we celebrate the 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲, the world’s epicenter of marine biodiversity, shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste.

This World Oceans Day, we honor the life force that connects us all, our oceans. Covering over 70% of the planet, the ocean is not only a source of beauty and wonder but also the heart of our climate, food, and livelihoods.

ICYMI: World Reef Day was celebrated last June 1!. The mission to protect our reefs is more urgent than ever. Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, but they support nearly 25% of all marine life, protect coastlines, and feed and sustain millions of people.

May 23, 2025 | Cebu City – CCEF, as a member of the Science Advisory Group (SAG), participated in the 2nd Quarter Fisheries Management Area (FMA) 10 SAG Meeting . 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒: #CCEF #FMA10 #FisheriesManagamentArea10

May 21–23, 2025, Argao, Cebu – In celebration of the Month of the Ocean and the International Day for Biodiversity, CCEF joined and extended technical assistance to the SCUBASURERO and Marine Debris Removal activity at Casay Reef. 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒:

May 3-11, 2025, Siquijor Island – Saving Philippine Reefs (SPR) team completed their 32nd annual coral reef monitoring expedition in the waters of Siquijor!. 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒:

April 23–25, 2025, Badian, Cebu - NMCLA Project and with funding support from Unico Conservation Foundation, CCEF, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Badian, conducted a Biophysical Assessment in Zaragosa and Lambug MPA in Badian, Cebu.

May 16, 2025, Sta. Mesa, Manila - We are proud to announce that the Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation (CCEF) has been awarded the CFA 5th Lagerwey Award for Communication Excellence on Social Action. 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒:

March 11 – 13, 2024, Minalulan, Maria, Siquijor – CCEF team carried out the the first phase of monitoring activities in the Minalulan Marine Protected Area Artificial Clay Reef. 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦:

March 11-14, 2025, Maria, Siquijor – With the support of rrreefs, CCEF successfully trained five staff members from the Local Government Unit of Maria, Siquijor, through the PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Training. Read more:

April 4, 2025, Cebu City - CCEF took part in the CLEAR-7 Meeting Meeting led by the Coast Guard District Central Visayas. The meeting brought together key enforcement and resource management agencies, including BFAR, DILG, and other stakeholders.

From April 2–4, 2025, SCCRMC and the Municipality of Badian participated in theCoastal Law Enforcement and Fish Warden Deputization Training to boost their ability to protect their marine resources. 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦:

From March 24–26, 2025, CCEF conducted a socioeconomic survey of selected people’s organizations (POs) in Argao, Alcoy, and Badian. These POs are key stakeholders in ecotourism site development under the Unico Conservation Foundation(UCF)-funded project.

March 24 - 28, 2024 - CCEF conducted another round of Biophysical Assessments under the NMCLA Project, funded by the generous support of the Unico Conservation Foundation (UCF). #CCEF #UnicoConservationFoundation #MarineProtectedArea #MPAProtection #SoutheastCebu