Country: 
Philippines
Region: 
Asia/Pacific, Southeast Asia
Organizational Focus: 
Conservation, Education/Outreach, Marine Protected Areas, Restoration, Science/Research
Range of Work: 
Local
Organization Type: 
Non-governmental/Non-Profit Organization
Keywords: 
Aquarium & Coral Souvenir Trade, Boating/Cruise Boats, Children's Education, Community Involvement, Diving, Eco-certification, Education, Fish and Coral Identification, Management, Marine Protected Areas, Monitoring/Assessment, Public Awareness, Scientific Research, Tourism/Ecotourism, Volunteers
Description: 

The Coastal Dynamics Foundation was established in 2001 to help bridge a perceived gap between plans and physical actions to improve reef conservation. Based in Barangay Maribago (Lapu Lapu City, Cebu), the Foundation builds on a wealth of practical, local experience and connections in the marine sciences, diving and resort industry to mobilize support and resources to strengthen and reinforce reef conservation initiatives of concerned stakeholders. The current focus of the Foundation is on the Mactan / Olango Island complex, and nearby islands of Cebu / Bohol to strengthen linkages between these local communities, the private sector and available reef conservation resources., , Specific goals of the Coastal Dynamics Foundation include:, ,  To encourage and support the establishment of functional marine protected areas (MPAs) within an integrated coastal management (ICM) planning framework; ,  Strengthen community participation in and their benefits from reef conservation and MPAs, particularly through private sector involvement and from diving and coastal tourism;,  Provide technical assistance to assess and monitor reefs under the Reef Check program as their designated Cebu coordinator (see www.reefcheck.org); ,  Enhance marine life and reef awareness at the community level, and ,  Support local coastal law enforcement capability building. , , Michael Ross: Co-Founder / Executive Director, Coastal Dynamics Foundation (Year 2001 Grant Awardees _ The PADI Foundation); Reef Check Coordinator (Cebu / Philippines); 22 years of coral reef and related coastal experience in the area since his original assignment with to the Philippines_ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) as a US Peace Corps volunteer in 1979; international environmental consultant, including a recent 2.5 year assignment on USAID-Coastal Resource Management Project (CRMP) as Field Operations Manager; PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor; Commander, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary; member, Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving; Co-owner / operator of local dive / boat operation (Tropical Island Adventures) for over 11 years; professional outriggered boat builder / designer; fluent in local dialects. He is currently Technical Advisor to the Mindanao-based, USAID-funded Livelihood Enhancement and Peace (LEAP) Program (www.mindanao.org) which is currently assisting former Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) combatants, such as through improved seaweed farming., , Nora Ross: Co-Founder / Executive Director, Coastal Dynamics Foundation; native of project area; a second generation dive / boat operator; consultant to Barangay Maribago; Squadron Commander, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary; PADI Divemaster / NASI Diving Instructor; member, Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving; Treasurer, Underwater Tourism and Education Council (a local non-profit NGO); elected private sector representative on the Lapu Lapu City Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC); Licensed boat builder by the Philippines_ Maritime Industries Authority (MARINA).,

Website: 
http://www.cebudive.com
Contact Info
First Name: 
Mike & Nora
Last Name: 
Ross
Email: 
Email (Secondary): 
Phone: 
(6332) 340 1845
Phone (Secondary): 
(63) 0917 321 5870
Fax: 
(6332) 340 5909
Address
Buyong Beach
Barangay Maribago
City: 
Mactan Island, Lapu Lapu City
Postal Code: 
6015