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Marine Research Conservation Education Ocean Ecology Network is dedicated to marine research conservation and education around the world. We promote sciencebased conservation and management strategies built on a deep understanding of conservation challenges and years of handson involvement in projects globally. We understand that conservation is a longterm effort and that small victories add up to save our precious marine world. Our philosophy incorporates science wisdom patience hope and compassion resulting in a balanced holistic and realistic approach that integrates people into conservation solutions.