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OceanNEnvironment
only undertake projects that yield measurable goals and objectives.
Our positional statements are:
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The
single MOST important reason why coral reefs are dying is that
there are too many people on this planet. We believe that if
the focuses of our conservation efforts are directed to benefit
the local people, like feeding them, or providing them with
resources to benefit from the eco - tourism, the reef will save
itself.
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If
long-term conservation is to take place - it is dependent on our
capacity to persuade local people that they will be ‘better off’
protecting the natural system than degrading it, by creation of
markets for goods and services in an environmentally manner.
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If
local people gain from sustainable use of the coral reef through
tourism, they will protect this asset and may even invest future
resources into it. Marine parks and reserves cannot survive without
the support of the local people.
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We
believe that understanding, appreciation and love begets preservation
and protection people can only protect and preserve what they
love therefore it is important that they have affinity and connection
to the environment. In this aspect OceanNEnvironment actively
support marine research and educational programs with financial
grants and logistic support.
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