Notes from the Field
19 Feb 2007
South-east Asia Update: Dugong rescue in the Philippines
Quick thinking by a 15-year-old boy in the Philippines helps save the life of a threatened dugong.
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11 Mar 2006
The spiny lobster fishery of Baja California, Mexico
In order to gain MSC certification, a fishery has to meet criteria related to three over-arching principles: sustainability of the resource; the impacts of fishing on the resource and the ecosystem; and effective management. If certification is awarded, the fishery has the right to use the distinctive blue and white MSC eco-label. » Read more
11 Mar 2006
The lobster fishery in Prainha do Canto Verde, Ceara, Brazil
An open and transparent analysis of the fishery with maximum involvement of the community helps the fishery decide if they want to proceed with MSC certification. The pre-assessment is meant as a first step to highlight any changes in fishing and management practices necessary to meet the MSC Principles and Criteria. » Read more
11 Mar 2006
The Jaiba Fishery in Gulf of California, Mexico
Site selection is the first step in the MSC certification process. However, contrary to what one might think, the physical location of a potential site is not necessarily the most important component in the selection. » Read more
02 Mar 2006
Alistair Graham, WWF’s High Seas Adviser
Having been brought up in a seafaring family, I’ve always loved the oceans as an endless source of stories of adventure, exploration and the unknown, coupled with a healthy respect for nature and the need to work with her rather than fight against her if one is to survive. » Read more
23 Nov 2005
Masoud Kipanga, Community Conservation Assistant - Sustainable Fisheries, Mafia Island Marine Park, Tanzania
No best word can describe my love to the sea – my life is built on it. I was born on Mafia Island, my grandfather and father were fishermen, and I have been raised on incomes from fishing. » Read more
16 Nov 2005
Thomas Chale, Enterprise Development Coordinator, Mafia Island Marine Park, Tanzania
Working for WWF is the best thing that happened to me work-wise. It takes me to places Tanzanians usually don’t go to, as we are not a traveling people, like the Europeans. Since coming to work in Mafia, I have learned to snorkel and dive, and to really appreciate the life under the surface. » Read more
16 Sep 2005
::: Marine Update :::
A tale of two turtles
It was the best of news, it was the worst of news. Find out more about two Atlantic leatherback turtles fitted with satellite tracking in the Atlantic. » Read more
20 Jul 2005
::: Asia Update :::
WWF Hong Kong launches new marine conservation educational programme
WWF, together with the Hong Kong Youth Arts Festival (HKYAF), and Morgan Stanley, has launched a new three-year interactive educational programme aimed at increasing the awareness of Hong Kong's school children about the diversity of local marine life and conservation. Find out more about WWF Hong Kong's Ocean's 10 initiative. » Read more
20 Jun 2005
::: People Profile :::
Dr Arata Izawa, Marine Programme Officer, WWF Japan
I dived to look for coral and fish so often and sometimes enjoyed camping - lying on the shore under the Milky Way with the sound of waves. That is my memory I love about the ocean.
Find out more about the work of Dr. Arata Izawa, WWF-Japan's Marine Programme Officer. » Read more
