Save the Philippines Seas (SPS) is an independent movement that was first organized by 4 people, who acted upon a report on April 9, 2011, regarding a US-based company allegedly importing shells, corals, and other endangered marine wildlife from Indo-Pacific countries, including the Philippines. Since then, the group grew to thrice its original number, joined by individuals from different fields of expertise, and became public on May 26, 2011, via the #reefwatchPH hashtag on Twitter.
“We are here to help spark the political will to promote compliance. From a handful of individuals who worked together last month, our number has grown exponentially. We have created a movement called Save Philippine Seas, which is currently conducting a marine resource watch, actively lobbying and researching on the amendment of penalties, enforcement of law, and keeping citizenry aware through social media. We have received an overwhelming number of messages from Filipinos and non-Filipinos from here and abroad offering their help. The bayanihan spirit is very much alive…. The rape of our rich marine resources is not just of national concern, but INTERNATIONAL concern because of its global significance.”
(Excerpt from the speech given by SPS member Anna Oposa on June 1, 2011 at the Senate investigation on coral plunder)
What we do:
- research and investigate
- lobby for amendment and enforcement of environmental laws
- keep the citizenry aware and involved
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