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- Seacology abstract "Seacology is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization headquartered in Berkeley, California that focuses on preserving island ecosystems and cultures around the world. Founded in 1991, it began with the work of ethnobotanist Paul Alan Cox, who researched tropical plants and their medicinal value in the village of Falealupo in Samoa during the mid-1980s. When the villagers were pressured into selling logging rights to their rainforest in 1988 to build a new school, Cox and his wife offered to help secure funds for the new school in return for an agreement with the villagers to protect their forest. With the help of his friends and family, Cox secured the funds within six months, later earning him and the village chief, Fuiono Senio, the Goldman Environmental Prize for their efforts. Word spread throughout the islands, and with increasing demand for similar projects, Cox, along with Bill Marré and Ken Murdock, decided to form Seacology and expand their work internationally. For the first few years, the organization operated on a volunteer basis. Duane Silverstein became the first employee in 1999, and headquarters were relocated to Berkeley, not far from his residence.Because of the high risk of extinction for island fauna and the decline in coral reef ecosystems, Seacology operates by focusing on projects that require local villages to sign contracts under which they agree to help protect either terrestrial or marine habitat for a specified time in return for new buildings or services. The operations are low-cost, averaging around US$20,000 to $25,000. Construction is done with local labor and without the use of machinery. Seacology selects its projects by reviewing the recommendations of its field representatives and its scientific advisory board.By 2010, Seacology had initiated 200 projects globally, and helped preserve 957,852 acres (3,876 km2; 1,497 sq mi) of marine habitat and 852,651 acres (3,451 km2; 1,332 sq mi) of terrestrial habitat. At the same time, they had helped construct 104 new facilities and provided 36 programs, which included educational materials, vital medical services, and environmental training. In addition to helping local people on islands like Fiji, Kendhoo, and many others, their projects have helped protect mangrove forests, sea turtles, marine mammals called dugongs, and one of the rarest primates in the world: the Hainan black crested gibbon. Seacology also awards its annual Seacology Prize to indigenous islanders for their efforts in conservation and cultural preservation. The organization helps support island communities by fostering ecotourism, and has helped raise emergency funds following destructive tsunamis. It performs all of these tasks on a modest budget, while also saving money by not compensating its board members. It has won awards from Yahoo! and Travel + Leisure magazine, and has been featured in the music video "What About Now" by the American rock band Daughtry.".
- Seacology foundedBy Ken_Murdock.
- Seacology foundedBy Paul_Alan_Cox.
- Seacology foundingYear "1991".
- Seacology keyPerson Duane_Silverstein.
- Seacology keyPerson Paul_Alan_Cox.
- Seacology location Berkeley,_California.
- Seacology numberOfEmployees "7".
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- Seacology alt "A blanket of green mangrove stretches out, with volcanic mountains in the distance.".
- Seacology alt "A small modern building with a metal room and painted green walls".
- Seacology areaServed "Global".
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- Seacology focus "Island conservation".
- Seacology footer "Seacology works to protect habitats on islands around the world in return for services. This mangrove forest in the Philippines was protected in return for new community facilities or services, such as this new community hall in Sanoa Village on the island of Vanuatu .".
- Seacology foundedDate "1991".
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- Seacology founder "Bill Marré".
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- Seacology keyPeople "Chairman Paul Alan Cox".
- Seacology keyPeople "Executive Director Duane Silverstein".
- Seacology keyPeople "President Ken Murdock".
- Seacology location "1623".
- Seacology location "Berkeley, CA 94707".
- Seacology location "USA".
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- Seacology numEmployees "7".
- Seacology revenue "Donations, grants, and royalties".
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- Seacology subject Category:501(c)(3)_nonprofit_organizations.
- Seacology subject Category:Conservation_in_Samoa.
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- Seacology subject Category:Environmental_organizations_based_in_the_San_Francisco_Bay_Area.
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- Seacology subject Category:Water_resource_policy.
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- Seacology comment "Seacology is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization headquartered in Berkeley, California that focuses on preserving island ecosystems and cultures around the world. Founded in 1991, it began with the work of ethnobotanist Paul Alan Cox, who researched tropical plants and their medicinal value in the village of Falealupo in Samoa during the mid-1980s.".
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