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What does it take to move from community participation to genuine community leadership in conservation?

R&E Ocean Community Conservation is pleased to participate in the Student Conference on Conservation Science–New York 2026 at the American Museum of Natural History.

During the interactive workshop “From Community Members to Community Scientists: Designing Effective Community-Based Conservation Programs,” Ann Carole Vallejo and Valentina Giron will share practical lessons from R&E’s community-based marine conservation work in Colombia.

Using real experiences from whale and dolphin monitoring, responsible wildlife tourism, sea turtle conservation and environmental education, participants will explore how to:

• Meaningfully engage community stakeholders
• Integrate local knowledge with scientific research
• Co-design reliable biodiversity monitoring programs
• Strengthen community skills, leadership and decision-making
• Plan for long-term ownership and sustainability

Participants will also work in groups to design their own community-led conservation strategy, considering not only how local people can contribute to a project, but how they can lead it, manage its data and help determine its future.

📅 October 14, 2026
🕘 9:00–11:45 a.m. EDT
📍 American Museum of Natural History, New York City

Learn more about SCCS–NY 2026 and registration:
[https://www.amnh.org/research/center-for-biodiversity-conservation/convening-and-connecting/sccs-ny](https://www.amnh.org/research/center-for-biodiversity-conservation/convening-and-connecting/sccs-ny)

#SCCSNY2026 #CommunityScience #CommunityBasedConservation #ConservationLeadership #MarineConservation #LocalKnowledge #CitizenScience taken in Ontario, Canada by @seaspirit0209

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🌊 Ocean lovers, this one’s for you!

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is returning to Canada, bringing an incredible collection of films celebrating our oceans to communities across the country.

From breathtaking ocean adventures to powerful stories of marine conservation and the people working to protect our blue planet, the festival is a chance to be inspired, learn something new and come together with a community that cares deeply about the ocean.

If you love the ocean and want to see some remarkable stories from above and below the surface, add this one to your calendar. 💙

🎬 Ocean Film Festival World Tour Canada 2026

📍 Nanaimo — 9 September
📍 Victoria — 11 September
📍 Vancouver — 17 September
📍 Squamish — 19 September

🎟️ Find your nearest screening and book tickets:
https://oceanfilmfestivalworldtour.com/tickets-canada/

#OceanFilmFestival #OceanFilmFestivalCanada #MarineConservation #ProtectOurOceans #OceanLovers OceanCommunity ExploreProtectInspire by @seaspirit0209

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We believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn from nature, explore science, and understand their role in protecting our oceans.

❗️Protect the oceans are not only an environmental goal—It is essential for a sustainable future.

➡️Follow us and discover how education empowers the next generation.

🌊R&E Ocean Community Conservation
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#EnvironmentalEducation #OceanConservation #MarineScience #CommunityEngagement #Nuqui #Choco #ConservationAction #reoceancom by @seaspirit0209

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Our story began in Nuquí and the Gulf of Tribugá, where local conservation efforts inspired a much bigger mission.

Over the years, R&E has expanded its work to support scientific research, marine species monitoring, environmental education, sustainable blue economy initiatives, and international collaboration.

From local roots to global impact, we believe lasting conservation happens when people work together.

➡️Follow us to discover the science behind marine conservation.

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#MarineConservation #OceanConservation #EnvironmentalEducation #BlueEconomy #Sustainability #ConservationLeadership #OceanScience #CommunityConservation #ResearchForImpact #ProtectOurOceans #GlobalConservation #MarineResearch #ScienceForNature #ConservationAction #RECommunity #reoceancom by @seaspirit0209

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A weekend in Croatia 🇭🇷 taken in Istria, Croatia by @seaspirit0209

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Edinburgh really is something special, old stone streets, castle views everywhere, and that cozy, slightly moody vibe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 taken in Edinburgh Scotland by @seaspirit0209

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