Abstract
The ongoing destruction of wild coastal resources in the Philippines is rendering vast tracts of coral reef and other marine habitats unable to support productive fisheries. Progressive approaches to coastal resource management integrate local resource users into management plans while seeking support and consistency of regulations from central government. This community-based or comanagement concept has spurred various interdisciplinary programs, including education in basic ecology, training in resource assessment and monitoring, creation of community-based marine sanctuaries, and research and development of alternate livelihoods. This article describes initiatives taking place in the Visayas region of the Philippines, including the roles of stakeholders, policymakers, educators, nongovernmental organizations, and central government.
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