"We had been familiar with Oceana in the past, but as we were crafting our initial set of grants, Oceana was repeatedly mentioned as an organization to explore." He added, "When we learned more – in particular, about the country-specific strategies and strong results orientation – we were thrilled to be able to support Oceana's work in Mexico and the Philippines." Sobrato's Sustainability Fund will support three of Oceana's initiatives: an upcoming expedition to Scorpion Reef in Mexico, a campaign to stop dump-and-fill reclamation projects that decimate mangroves in the Philippines, and another Philippines-based campaign to create a coral-rich marine protected area. Thanks to the Sobrato family's support, these vital habitats have a vibrant future ahead of them. This story appears in the Spring 2021 issue of Oceana Magazine. Read it online here.