Core Programs & Projects

Partners with GDFI to facilitate international, US tax-deductible donor funding for the foundation's marine conservation and educational sponsorship programs.

Provided solar-powered radio communications systems, sirens, community drills, and a seaworthy passenger/cargo boat launched on August 30, 2019, to improve emergency logistics for the isolated island of Suluan.

GDFI research staff presented two scientific papers regarding sandfish/sea cucumber movement and sediment alterations during the 14th National PAMS Symposium in Nasugbu, Batangas.

Collaborated on capacity-building programs, specifically co-leading the intensive training for the A7 MPA Monitoring Team to improve community-led fisheries management.

BFAR-8 and its attached institutes (NFRDI and GMFDC) remain key collaborative research partners with GDFI on its active sandfish research initiatives alongside municipal fishers in Eastern Samar.

EDF became an official partner of GDFI to support holistic fisheries management planning within the A7 for ICZM areas. Through EDF's Small Scale Fishers (SSF) Hub, the project facilitated cross-border interaction and knowledge sharing between municipal fishers in the A7 communities and international fishers.