According to Oceana.org - The Philippines lies at the heart of the Coral Triangle, the global center of marine biodiversity. Its waters host some of the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems—including vibrant coral reefs, expansive mangrove forests, and extensive seagrass beds. The country is home to 500 to 600 species of reef-building corals and over 2,000 species of marine shore fish. With 7,641 islands, enclosed seas, and rich coastal habitats, the Philippine archipelago supports an incredible variety of marine life—from sea turtles and whale sharks to small reef fishes and deep-sea organisms.
In the spirit of marine and ocean conservation, we wanted to highlight World Oceans Day's call out to all the youth of the world to apply the organization's Youth Advisory Council. The World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council is a group of 20-25 young people with diverse backgrounds from countries around the world, who are actively engaged in conservation efforts in their communities. They unite to share their efforts with each other and the world, develop their leadership skills to strengthen their impact, and inspire millions to take action for our blue planet.
To learn more and apply please visit the World's Ocean Day website.
