 In the setting up of a management program, the
base status of the coastal resources has to be established. It is important that the
perceptions, attitudes and needs of the stakeholders be fully assessed.
- The community must see some immediate results of their management
efforts if they are to continue a management program intended to improve their marine
environment. Baseline data, assessments and monitoring of the resources are required to
illustrate to the community the condition of their environment and to reinforce their
management participation and to assist in formulating future plans.
- To gain the cooperation of the local community, the political system
should be supportive of the program; and the group that will assist the community must be
technically competent and sensitive to the people’s needs.
- Dr. T. F. Luchavez of the Marine Laboratory, Silliman University,
Dumaguete City, Philippines
- The residents of Barangay Apo Island
- Mr. Mario Pacobello, Barangay Captain of Apo Island, Dauin,
Negros Oriental
- Allan T. White. 2000. Philippine Coral Reefs Under Threat:
Lessons Learned After 25 Years of Community-Based Reef Conservation. Marine Pollution
Bulletin. Vol. 40 No 6, pp. 537-550. Elsevier Science Ltd. Great Britain
- Allan T. White. 1988. Marine Parks and Reserves: Management for
Coastal Environments in Southeast Asia. International Center for Coastal Environments in
Southeast Asia. Philippines
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