LINC : Drupella Snail Collection

Linking Individuals for Nature Conservation (LINC)

A Hong Kong based non-profit organization dedicated to marine eco-system restoration and protection

Coral Restoration

The coral reefs on Boracay and throughout the Philippines are severely damaged by coral eating Drupella snails.

Close up of Drupella Snail attacking coral

Biorock Technology used to regrow coral, Ili iligan site, Boracay Island

Dr. Thomas Goreau of the Global Coral Reef Alliance (GCRA) visits Boracay and provides directions on how to remove Drupella snails without harming the corals. The local aboriginal community is paid per kg to remove coral predators such as Drupella snails and Crown of Thorn starfish. Employment is Phase Three of Project CoralsAsia (PCA). This clean-up allowed the local villagers to earn additional income to support their families.

14kg of drupella snails collected, weighed and sorted by local residents and the Community Environment Management Board (CEMB)

“Pay-out Party” for Drupella Snail Collection