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CONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION

Through interactive learning and community programs, we bridge knowledge and action to inspire collective care for the ocean.

BUILDING AWARENESS, INSPIRING COMMUNITIES

Together, these milestones reflect our continuous journey of learning and collaboration, empowering local communities, inspiring future generations, and building a stronger connection between people and the ocean through shared knowledge and meaningful experiences.

2020

MERO Foundation launched in Tulamben, initiating marine research and education programs.

2021

Strengthened collaboration and opened internship opportunities for local and international students.

2022

Expanded marine education and community outreach in Tulamben.

2023

Engaged local youth in research on reefs, invertebrates, and microplastics.

2024

Fostered international collaboration and highlighted Tulamben’s marine biodiversity.

EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

LEARNING WITH THE SEA

Learning about the ocean is the first step toward protecting it.

At MERO Foundation, we believe that awareness begins with understanding. Our Ocean Education Program introduces marine science in creative, hands-on ways through school visits, outdoor classes, and engaging activities for children and students.

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PROGRAM:

Teaching about the plastic waste impact in coastal villages
Hands-on basic laboratory experiment with students
Educational visits to local school in Tulamben
Interactive storytelling and ocean games
Digital and field-based eco-educatio
Smart marine learning sessions with local schools

COASTAL CLEANUP MOVEMENT

Innovation grows when science meets sustainability.

MERO works hand-in-hand with local communities to keep coastlines clean. After each cleanup, the team sorts the debris and gives new life to plastic waste by transforming it into durable, functional products. It’s a collaborative effort to protect the ocean and create value from what was once pollution.

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PROGRAM:

Coastal cleanup (beach, river, and underwater)
Waste management
Upcycling plastic waste into valuable product
Interactive workshop with community and kids

WAVES OF EMPOWERMENT

Empowered communities build a stronger, more sustainable future.

Empowering people means empowering change. Through training programs and collaboration with local women’s groups, this project supports sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship. By helping communities grow stronger, we build a shared sense of purpose for both people and nature.

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PROGRAM:

Women empowerment in coastal villages

Eco-craft training and sustainable product developmen

Local entrepreneurship and leadership workshops

THE ART OF BLUE

Education becomes powerful when knowledge is shared creatively.

Knowledge grows when it’s shared creatively. This program focuses on developing educational books, campaigns, and visual materials that make marine science accessible to everyone. Each piece is designed to spark curiosity, awareness, and lasting appreciation for our ocean.

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PROGRAM:

Educational book creation and printing

Media Awareness Campaigns

Learning materials for schools and communities

HELP MINDS MEET THE OCEANS

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IMPACT IN ACTION

How small steps in education grow into waves of transformation.

From rivers to reefs, every cleanup counts.

Coastal Cleanup Movement

This ongoing program unites communities, divers, and volunteers to remove waste from beaches, rivers, and underwater sites. Beyond cleaning, it raises awareness about marine debris and encourages lasting habits to protect coastal ecosystems.

Shaping the next generation of ocean protectors.

Blue Guardian Program

Blue Guardian empowers young students through immersive ocean education from classroom lessons to diving training. These future “guardians” learn about coral monitoring and share their knowledge to inspire younger peers in their schools and communities.

Transforming waste into worth.

Plastic Upcycling Project

This initiative teaches communities how to recycle and repurpose plastic waste into valuable materials or sellable products. By combining creativity, sustainability, and local empowerment, the project helps reduce pollution while creating economic opportunities.

MARINE RESEARCH

Dive into the heart of marine discovery through our latest research findings. Each publication reveals new insights from the lab and the field. Advancing understanding, innovation, and solutions for a sustainable ocean future.

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CONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION

Through interactive learning and community programs, we bridge knowledge and action to inspire collective care for the ocean.

BUILDING AWARENESS, INSPIRING COMMUNITIES

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

LEARNING WITH THE SEA

PROGRAM:

COASTAL CLEANUP MOVEMENT

PROGRAM:

WAVES OF EMPOWERMENT

PROGRAM:

THE ART OF BLUE

PROGRAM:

HELP MINDS MEET THE OCEANS

IMPACT IN ACTION

Coastal Cleanup Movement

Blue Guardian Program

Plastic Upcycling Project

MARINE RESEARCH

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