We work with Outer Island communities in Micronesia to bring tradition & science together in a revolutionary approach to sustainable ocean management. We are scientists and Yap Outer Island communities working to bring tradition and science together in a revolutionary approach to ocean management. To build innovative and diverse partnerships to achieve effective and enduring protection of critical marine habitats and the people who rely on them. We develop local capacity through a unique collaborative approach that integrates local/traditional knowledge and practices with modern science and technology for collaborative conservation solutions.