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Conservation, in general, is work for the passionate. For most of us at Tubbataha Management Office, it is not just a job but a mission, the cross-cutting theme of our lives. I realized that marine protected area management is about managing use, therefore it revolves around genuine engagement with the people who own, use, or care for Tubbataha. Although a lot of the work involves implementation of projects in the Park, success is truly mediated by the collaborations and partnerships that we made along the way. In order to achieve conservation results, I find that it is imperative to care for and like working with people. |