One People One Reef

We are honored to welcome Dr. Supin Wongbusarakum as the new Managing Director of One People One Reef!⁠
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A conservation social scientist with more than three decades of experience, Supin has dedicated her career to strengthening relationships between people, place, and the stewardship of lands and waters. Her work has spanned fisheries, coastal and marine conservation, climate adaptation, community resilience, and governance across Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.⁠
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Most recently, Supin served with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), where she led multidisciplinary teams supporting community fisheries and fisheries management in Cambodia. Throughout her career, she has championed approaches that honor Indigenous knowledge, local leadership, cultural vitality, and ecological integrity.⁠
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As OPOR continues to advance community-centered marine stewardship and collaborative conservation across the Pacific, we are excited to welcome Supin’s vision, experience, and leadership to our growing team.⁠
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💬 “OPOR has been a model for bringing Western science and Indigenous and local communities together to collaborate in ways that create significant and lasting benefits. This collaborative effort can and should be a model for others across the Pacific and throughout the rest of the world. I am very happy to be a part of the team.”⁠
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— Dr. Supin Wongbusarakum⁠
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Please join us in welcoming Supin to the One People One Reef family. We look forward to the journey ahead.⁠
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For generations, Ulithian elders have passed down essential knowledge, stories, and cultural practices to ensure the continuance of their people, language, and way of life. Through oral traditions, these knowledge systems continue to guide and strengthen the community today. ⁠
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Listen to their stories and reflections on their community-led podcast, One People One Reef, support by ! Link in bio!⁠
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🌊 Join us for Clean Oceans International’s 3rd Biannual Coastal Clean-Up!

Safegaurd Santa Cruz County’s beautiful coastline at Moran Lake Beach on May 9th from 9AM–NOON.

🧤 Bring your gloves and buckets (extras available!)
☕ Enjoy coffee and snacks — just bring your own mug!

Together, we can make a real difference for our oceans and community.

📍 Moran Lake Beach
📅 May 9 | 9AM–NOON