This year’s Earth Day celebration was themed “Green the Cities, Green the Oceans, End Plastic Pollution” which focuses on reducing wastes from single-plastic use and campaigning for better solid waste management practices.
Last April 21, 2018, In line with the Earth Day celebration, Manila Ocean Park conducted an “Adopt-an-Estero” Clean-up Drive together with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Local Government of Manila (LGU-Manila), Department of Public Service (DPS), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and Department of Health (DOH).
The clean-up drive started at exactly 6 AM. The activity collected a total of 28,992 kilograms of wastes and there were 63 participants from Manila Ocean Park, National Government Agencies and Local Government Units.
Manila Ocean Park’s banner CSR program is called “I LOVE MY OCEAN PLANET”. A campaign that encourages volunteerism, public education and community mobilization activities designed to increase public awareness and action on coastal management issues and instill pride in our country’s natural resources. It is an expanded responsibility of stewardship not only with marine biodiversity but also with other creatures who are dependent on the wellness of the ocean.
Manila Ocean Park is fully aware of its obligation to reach a broad public and impart necessary information relevant to current environmental issues. It is our aim that the “Back to the Wild” Release program will be a step in the right direction for marine education and conservation. We hope that more people will do their share in ensuring the future generations will be able to enjoy and see these fascinating animals in their natural habitat.
