SIMSEA | Sustainability Initiative in the Marginal Seas of South and East Asia

Sustainability Initiative in the
Marginal Seas of South and East Asia

A program developed in Asia to meet the requirements for transformative
change towards global sustainability

FUTURE OF THE OCEAN AND ITS SEAS: A NON-GOVERNMENTAL
SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE ON SEVEN MARINE RESEARCH ISSUES OF G7 INTEREST

Fourteen international experts have considered the marine science issues raised by the G7 Science
Ministers at Berlin in October 2015, providing the briefing assessments given in this report.

Marine plastics in the Philippines: a call for research

Plastics in the marine environment, aptly named
“marine plastics,” are considered as a global threat to marine biodiversity.

SIMSEA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2016:
Designing a holistic socio-ecological research program on the marginal seas for sustainability in Asia

Promote inclusive and transdisciplinary research on the sustainability of marginal seas of South and East Asia.

SIMSEA Objectives

To co-design and implement a programme that would establish pathways to the sustainability of the Marginal Seas and South and East Asia
To play a catalytic role, among projects and programmer, facilitate cooperation, and close gaps in science for the benefit of societies.

SIMSEA Programme Vision

An international alliance of physical, ecological, and social scientists working together to generate policy and community-relevant knowledge towards sustainability of the marginal seas of South and East Asia.

Marginal Seas Vision

“Resilient Seas and Nations”

Sustainability Fisheries
Conservation of marine biodiversity
Adaptation to climate change
Sustainable blue economy
Nations with ocean literacy
Healthy seas for human well-being
Appropriate governance

Key Research Topic

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Key Research and Publications

Valuing and Managing the Philippines’ Marine Resources toward a Prosperous Ocean-Based Blue Economy

Rhodora V. Azanza*, Porfirio M. Aliño, Reniel B. Cabral, Marie Antonette Juinio-meñez, Ernesto M. Pernia, Ronald U. Mendoza, and Charles S. Siriban

Approaches in Rebuilding Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber Populations in the Philippines

Marie Antonette J. Meñez

Predicting Future Oceans

The Nippon Foundation - University of British Columbia

Future of the Ocean and its Seas: a non-governmental scientific perspective on seven marine research issues of G7 interest

David Billett

Impacts of a warming marginal sea on torrential rainfall organized under the Asian summer monsoon

Atsuyoshi Manda , Hisashi Nakamura, Naruhiko Asano, Satoshi Iizuka , Toru Miyama , Qoosaku Moteki , Mayumi K. Yoshioka , Kazuaki Nishii & Takafumi Miyasaka

Announcements and Press Releases

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Shell trade pushes giant clams to the brink

By Christina Larson, in Tanmen, China At the Xiaobao Craft Store in Tanmen on Hainan Island, in southern China, co-owner Mo Xiaobao gestures to glass cabinets filled with white and yellow bead necklaces, translucent bracelets, and pendants strung with dragons or Buddhas.

September 9, 2019

SIMSEA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2016: Designing a holistic socio-ecological research program on the marginal seas for sustainability in Asia

The Sustainability Initiative in the Marginal Seas of South and East Asia (SIMSEA) Regional Symposium 2016 was convened last September 26th to 28th of 2016 at Microtel by Windham, Diliman, Quezon City.

September 9, 2019

2nd Regional Symposium on Sustainability Initiative in the Marginal Seas of South and East Asia (SIMSEA)

(SIMSEA) was held at the Manila Hotel from 19th-20th of November 2018, along with the launching of the Future Earth Philippines Program (FEPP) headed by National Scientist Dr. Lourdes Cruz.

September 9, 2018

For future SIMSEA symposiums or our upcoming events contact SIMSEA secretariat at
02 433- 3689 or email simsea2rs@gmail.com.

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Sustainability Initiative in the Marginal Seas of South and East Asia

FUTURE OF THE OCEAN AND ITS SEAS: A NON-GOVERNMENTAL SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE ON SEVEN MARINE RESEARCH ISSUES OF G7 INTEREST

Marine plastics in the Philippines: a call for research

SIMSEA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2016: Designing a holistic socio-ecological research program on the marginal seas for sustainability in Asia

SIMSEA Objectives

SIMSEA Programme Vision

Marginal Seas Vision

Key Research Topic

Key Research and Publications

Aquaculture Production in Sabah, Malaysia

The Role of Life Cycle Characteristics in Harmful Algal Bloom Dynamics

Environmental Contamination from the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Valuing and Managing the Philippines’ Marine Resources toward a Prosperous Ocean-Based Blue Economy

Approaches in Rebuilding Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber Populations in the Philippines

Predicting Future Oceans

Future of the Ocean and its Seas: a non-governmental scientific perspective on seven marine research issues of G7 interest

Impacts of a warming marginal sea on torrential rainfall organized under the Asian summer monsoon

Announcements and Press Releases

Shell trade pushes giant clams to the brink

SIMSEA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2016: Designing a holistic socio-ecological research program on the marginal seas for sustainability in Asia

2nd Regional Symposium on Sustainability Initiative in the Marginal Seas of South and East Asia (SIMSEA)

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Sustainability Initiative in the
Marginal Seas of South and East Asia

FUTURE OF THE OCEAN AND ITS SEAS: A NON-GOVERNMENTAL
SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE ON SEVEN MARINE RESEARCH ISSUES OF G7 INTEREST

SIMSEA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2016:
Designing a holistic socio-ecological research program on the marginal seas for sustainability in Asia