For a Living Ocean

Sama Dilaut of Semporna

In the outskirts of Semporna there are more than 1 000 stateless Sama Dilaut. They live on remote islands in either stilt houses or houseboats with no right to basic health care. They also fear being deported to the Philippines and try to avoid the mainland.

They perceive the ocean as their home, but it can also be a trap in the longer run. There are several acute problems facing marine life, such as over fishing, coral bleaching, plastic pollution, acidification, and global warming.

2 responses

  1. Danilo escabarte

    Beautiful advocacy Erik. Stay safe and keep it up!

    November 27, 2021 at 1:01 am

    • Hi Danilo! Nice to hear from you. I hope you are alright in Davao! Still no travel plans for me!

      November 28, 2021 at 4:45 pm

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