Handumon sanctuary guard house, night guard on the way home.
© Project Seahorse, Amanda Vincent
Project Seahorse and local Filipino communities are creating what are called Marine Sanctuaries to encourage sustainable
use of marine resources from commercial fishing and habitat degradation. A section of reef is designated a marine
sanctuary and is off limits to all fishing in that area. This gives the reef relief from exploitation and helps to
replenish the surrounding areas.
Crafts.
© Project Seahorse, Amanda Vincent
Filipinos are working to create sustainable crafts such as baskets
and other woven items, that are shipped around the world
(including Shedd's gift shops) for sale. This brings added
income to communities that traditionally have depended on
fishing.
Philippines crafts sold at Shedd.
© John G. Shedd Aquarium, Edward G. Lines
The Shedd Aquarium sells crafts made by Filipinos such as baskets and
other weavings. The crafts serve as source of income
that helps keep pressure off marine animals.
Seahorse Symphony exhibit components, seahorses as medicines.
© John G. Shedd Aquarium, Edward G. Lines
Shedd Aquarium's Seahorse Symphony exhibit works to educate guests about the fascinating biology of seahorses as well as
conservation efforts being made to protect them.
Conservation signage on Apo Island.
© John G. Shedd Aquarium
Conservation is very important on Apo Island. The island is very clean and everything is recycled.
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