Who we are

Our Vision

  • Healthy ecosystems and communities, abundant fish and other marine resource stocks, and sustainable fisheries utilization.
  • Protected marine biodiversity.
  • Sustainable development in coastal communities.
     
  • Understanding of what communities are doing in managing marine areas.
  • Understanding of ecological and socio-economic responses to LMMA implementation.
  • Global awareness of the biological and social-economic science related to LMMAs coming out of Asia-Pacific.



 



 

Our Goal

We seek to reach our vision by networking practitioners (both individuals and organizations) and researchers who are committed to sharing experiences and information on determining the conditions under which locally-managed marine areas can contribute to conservation.

Our Values

  • Commitment - as a way to stay focused on goals.
  • Teamwork - because we can achieve more working together than we can on our own.
  • Objectivity - to enhance our science and our relations with our partners.
  • Transparency - to promote open and honest sharing of information and experience.
  • Empowerment - of individuals to take responsibility and be accountable for results.
  • Respect - that makes it possible to challenge each other without threatening our relationships.
  • Fun - as a way to stay energized and motivated.
  • Quality - in all that we do.