About Big Blue Network
Big Blue Network is a French-base NGO with a presence in the Philippines. They run an internet platform to exchange best practices in marine conservation and education for coastal communities with a strong focus on the Indo-Pacific region. They also work directly in marine education and awareness programs for youth in the Philippines with local partners through school programs and summer camps. www.bigbluenetwork.org
Big Blue Network is a French-base NGO with a presence in the Philippines. They run an internet platform to exchange best practices in marine conservation and education for coastal communities with a strong focus on the Indo-Pacific region. They also work directly in marine education and awareness programs for youth in the Philippines with local partners through school programs and summer camps. www.bigbluenetwork.org
About the program
The Marine Ecosystems Research Program was designed for the 10th Grade students. The students work in teams of 2-5 members to study a research question in one of four systems: mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs, or waste management & marine debris. They spend one hour in the class room each week and four Saturday mornings doing fieldwork. The activities they conduct include monitoring techniques for science and conservation, how to identify species, and interviewing members of the community for surveys.
“Smart use” of technologies are encouraged so they learn to research information from reliable sources in the internet, use tablets and apps to identify species and record data, and use cameras and videos to record data for their projects. School computers are used to write reports, record data, and prepare presentations.
Not only do the students have the chance to learn about the marine ecosystems in the Zamboanguita community, they also have the opportunity to share their discoveries and results with each other and members of the community such as the Barangay councils, the Bantay Dagat, and the Coastal Resources Management office.
Students also develop their life skills such as team work, analytical thinking, communication in English, and working under pressure. Many chose to learn or improve their swimming and snorkeling skills. No grades are given, instead their own curiosity and effort determines how well their team functions and the quality of their results.
The Marine Ecosystems Research Program was designed for the 10th Grade students. The students work in teams of 2-5 members to study a research question in one of four systems: mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs, or waste management & marine debris. They spend one hour in the class room each week and four Saturday mornings doing fieldwork. The activities they conduct include monitoring techniques for science and conservation, how to identify species, and interviewing members of the community for surveys.
“Smart use” of technologies are encouraged so they learn to research information from reliable sources in the internet, use tablets and apps to identify species and record data, and use cameras and videos to record data for their projects. School computers are used to write reports, record data, and prepare presentations.
Not only do the students have the chance to learn about the marine ecosystems in the Zamboanguita community, they also have the opportunity to share their discoveries and results with each other and members of the community such as the Barangay councils, the Bantay Dagat, and the Coastal Resources Management office.
Students also develop their life skills such as team work, analytical thinking, communication in English, and working under pressure. Many chose to learn or improve their swimming and snorkeling skills. No grades are given, instead their own curiosity and effort determines how well their team functions and the quality of their results.
THE ZASCIAN MARINE RESEARCHERS TEAM
Mangrove Researchers |
Sea Grass Researchers |
Marine Protected Areas |
Marine Debris |