Apo Island (IMAGE)

ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies

Apo Island

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One of the first marine reserves in the Philippines was established at Apo Island. The study found that peer-to-peer communication about the benefits of marine reserve establishment encouraged neighbouring communities to start their own conservation initiatives.

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Rebecca Weeks

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