Crown of Thorns OUTBREAK In Philippines (Culasi Antique)

The reason why I went solo on a long roadtrip.. Watch until end!
A massive Crown of Thorns (COTs) outbreak is happening right now in Maniquin and nearby islands. Livelihood of thousands are at risk due to the outbreak. With a team of 12 we sailed to Maniquin island to make a count of how many COTs we can get in a small section of the island and then estimate how many are in the whole reef. With the data we hope to get greater support by higher authorities.
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[@jjgonzales878]

Only few foreigners , but no vlogger , have an advocacy of saving our ocean ..... salamat FinnLyn ......

[@a.i.dimmer4616]

kkahiya nga foreigner pa me malasakit sa dagat natin.

[@FinnSnowVlogs]

Blood, sweat and tears was put into this project. For now my job is done, people are starting to not only talk about this sort of avoided or left alone catastrophe but things are being finally done for these local fishing communities. Power of social media and awareness has proven once again it can really help, so thank you for watching! Please share the video and let's hope Culasi gets further support by higher authorities because they need it more now then ever. Peace ✌🏻🤙🏻

[@mariv6096]

Visit Tubbataha Reef next..

[@FinnSnowVlogs]

@@mariv6096 next year

[@rosanacastro9567]

Great advocacy,yes we will share this 🙌🤙

[@jeproxologist]

GOOD THING WE HAVE YOU FINN.. ❤

[@ma.filmajayme4631]

The effort The awareness, and initiative... Big THANKS 🙂 .. appreciated much dodong Finn ♥️

[@ttas2064]

Finn, question: how much $ would a fisherman earn there, in a day, week or month? What if we raised some money and put a bounty in COTs and paid locals to harvest and destroy them for a time to help them financially and rud the corals of COTs? Can you pm me the numbers?

[@marilynleono850]

thank you 4 ur concern and help sir....God bless you more...

[@dellyvlogs1284]

Thank you Sir.

[@bobbysierraVlogs]

T TAS 3$ month

[@rubyred4858]

Good idea 👍

[@jongkoyaquino9909]

A local fishermen may earn 500 - 1000 a day. It defends what methods he uses.

[@jocelynmatsuzawa3386]

You’re such a self sacrifice person. You think less about yourself, because you’re concerned about of others and love of the ocean without looking for personal gain. Proud Filipino here, to have Finn Snow in our country👍💯. Shout out also to 12 volunteers who join you. Hope this video brings everyone a great impact of concern and awareness for sustainable oceans. And I had a happy feeling too, even you travel solo to this trip you never forget to include Sherlyn to your thumbnail, meaning, she’s always gonna be a part of your life💑❤️

[@MaLouSSantos]

God bless you, Finn, for putting a lot of efforts in helping get rid of the crown of thorns which has a devastating effect on the marine life of a number of places which adversely affect the source of livelihood of the local fishermen.

[@Baby-nc9hd]

Hey Finn! I'm a teenager who lives in Antique and we watched your video in our science class. I'm also a subscriber from months ago. I would like to thank you because you made me and my classmates aware of what's happening in an island in our province. Thanks also for loving the Philippines.❤❤❤

[@klow12370]

Thank you, Finn. This country deserves you more than any other politicians who took an oath to conserve our natural resources. Thank you, Finn.

[@jeanhadlocon6089]

Amen🙏🙏🙏God bless you finn.long life to you and your lablab sherlyn🙏😘😘😘

[@mikamika1139]

There are so many foreigners and tourists going to our country but never thought of what they could cause. Thank you because you came all the way to Philippines to help us in our marines. You are a true hero.

[@josiechaplin5312]

Thanks for spreading awareness Finn. I don't watch mainstream TV anymore and I avoid the news, so using your channel to educate and inform people is such a powerful and effective avenue to reach the masses. 🙏👏 💙

[@linsielambert7164]

Is there an international fundraiser set up to help you and your mission Finn ? I'd like to help in some way. Thanks for bringing this to our attention, I had no idea of this problem until I started watching your videos recently. God Bless you and the people from the Philippines !

[@helengracebuba6595]

More power to you Finn and God bless

[@joydelacruz102]

Ms Linsie Lambert , Thank You for your concern. Come visit our beautiful Phils pls. God Bless

[@jeanhadlocon6089]

@@helengracebuba6595 amen🙏🙏🙏God bless you.finn divine protection is with you and sherlyn we love finnlyn always🙏🙏🙏😗😗😗

[@upvotecomment2110]

Thank you

[@astrodelacruz1671]

China is destroying our seas anyways

[@richardkibler3870]

Education is Everything here!If one could devise a true & tested method for fishing & Eliminate All the other methods,This eco system would probably start to Thrive,Almost Immediately!Though the color is missing,Those underwater shots are truly Spectacular! I can hear Sherlyn yelling "Ayeeee!" in the back of my head,walking across those jagged/slippery rocks!Keep On Keepin'On!!! & Thanx for your Hard Work,It Shows!!!!

[@jadesy90]

this is why we should not fish the parrot fish because they eat these starfishes..

[@KoalaCakes]

True, but they can only eat juvenile cots before their spine hardens, after that, there's nothing they can do. Larger species of corynactis can help exterminate cots if we have an abundant population of them.

[@a.i.dimmer4616]

parrot fish are tasteless anyway so why catch, them never liked them for eating at all..galubgong na lang aq kesa sa parrot fish

[@KoalaCakes]

@@a.i.dimmer4616 fishermen still catch them cuz their mindset is; the larger the fish you'll catch the more profit you'll earn. Which is a huge problem even though some local communities ban catching parrot fish, local fishermen still look the other way thus giving coral reefs a mortal problem.

[@hypernova8358]

mostly parrot fish catch by japanese

[@MrUnderEstimated]

And jelyfishes that infest japan seas.

[@vonnel]

Thank you Finn for awakening local and international awareness to the seriousness of the “crown of thorns” damage...thank you for your heart for Pinas and Pinoys..you are becoming to be truly Pinoy!...Sherlyn and we are proud of you and Grateful!!!

[@rayliteocamsar1069]

Finn Snow is a Filipino super hero! You are indeed an asset to the Philippines. You deserve the Permanent residency they just gave you because you. You are a special kind of person Finn and you are not only showing us beautiful places while you enjoy but doing something for the environment for Filipinos. Keep it up and we will always support you. Thanks for this very inspiring vlog. Watching from Riyadh.

[@roselynn6351]

Hi Finn, you are an inspirational to everyone who cares about the living things in the ocean, if the government have some sort of program to revive and revitalise the reef with the help of the community. Together, the natural beauty of the reef will benefit the not only the people of that island, but the nation in itself that will bring tourism and create jobs. So well done Finn for bringing this to the surface and the sounding awareness that URGENTLY needed. Thank you so much Finn, you have have pusong Pinoy!!! From your avid fan from Australia 😙🤗😇

[@ugmangdamlag7328]

Kisha Alim , thank you, I'll kiss ya!

[@rondxb745]

342k subs? It's really a huge question to me why you only have 342k subs til now... And it's sad coz you deserve millions now...

[@shailazambrano7374]

True! 😔

[@papajupri1070]

We should support these types of vloggers instead of giving engagements to those travel couple vloggers who only use the Philippines for their own benefit.

[@genevie4095]

Ung mga walang kwentang channel milyon ang subcribers.ai ewan.

[@rondxb745]

Papa juPri don't get me wrong but stating "those couple vloggers" might sound offensive to those couple vloggers that is truly love the country. Know this too that we have NO RIGHTS at all to judge them(vloggers) weather they use Filipino for their own gain or no. I mean there's lot of couple vloggers who are so genuine about what they do and if some are not still they promote our country they still spending their money to travel the Philippines so they can produce good content for their vlogs. Being said I don't intend to put negative comments about why fin had only 342k subs until now... Im just wondering might marketing of his vlogs is not as effective as anyone might be... All are possible but anyways I really wish fin will have millions subs soon.. Much love and God bless

[@papajupri1070]

@@rondxb745 Ron DXB Apologies. May I rephrase then: SOME couple vloggers. And oh, I'm not judging at all. I'm just stating my own perception of their intentions. At the end of the day, it's still up to the viewer's discernment and choice -- to each their own, as they say. It just irks me that some of our fellow Filipinos are blinded by those guys and that some of these couple vloggers capitalize on that.

[@jeproxologist]

This is I loved the most, travelling and vlogging with a reason and a cause.

[@Travelwithchris]

Very good dude! Loved every minute of this! I hope this gets the attention it deserves! Well done mate! We love the Philippines! ❤️

[@jhobalondo803]

Im so amazed with you finn,your the only one vlogger who did that in our country.that's why i dont skip ads!

[@Sharonoflear]

Antique is my father's hometown, thank you Finn for doing like this! Mabuhay

[@felicemarie7770]

You're such a kind hearted person kuya Finn. Thank you for loving 🇵🇭 God bless you!

[@rosariobarrientos4119]

Thank you Finn for doing such an important task . This will bring awareness to so many people including me. I didn't even know this cot exist. What you did truly touch my heart . You're such a beautiful person inside out. Filipino people love you so much We will keep supporting your blogs. Kababayan please continue to support this young man.

[@bientanaquin9670]

As a blogger the way do Finn is incomparable Promoting awareness, saving the nature, educating people you deserves million followers cause your excellent in what you do. God bless you Finn.

[@julitopernes8687]

There's a lot of travel blogger came here but you are different. Keep helping and save nature :) You earned one subscriber

[@sandywinger3898]

Finn , the Philippines are so lucky to have you . Your concern for the ocean environment I’m sure is very much appreciated and more than helpful . Good luck to you and all that are helping . 😍😍

[@viaclaricematuran8965]

I didn't skip the ads to support you Finn! Thank you for this awareness 🙌

[@travellinronzky]

I hope mainstream.vloggerrs do help. Support the vloggers with a cause. Thats the risk of having a poor region.

[@myrcinidelf5497]

we need more of this kind of a vlogger world wide

[@adelel8821]

I am so touched with this vlog. Thank you Finn for letting us know about the COT. Nice that you are with the UP Iloilo students. Sharing this vlog with my friends.

[@jojo-gx1vc]

That issue should also be raised to the LGU and DENR to tackle that problem, and let the community to do their own part and help each other to gather them plus the sharks fin should be banned in markets they should inspect and penalized the people selling sharks fin, thank you finn for helping and taking care of mother nature.

[@nolilugtu9011]

Mr. Finn Snow we salute u and the rest of ur group for the job well done it is very very rare that a man like u have the guts to do that that's why we love u very much

[@hellioringos2308]

I love your useful, informative and helpful vlogs. Your effort's well appreciated. You deserve more bro.

[@gracedeperalta7902]

It was quite a long wait for new one finn but finally here it is!

[@elisadizon7988]

We love 💘you Finn ! Thank you for the love & concern ! Hello from Las Vegas !

[@papajupri1070]

And this is one of the many reasons why he deserves that lifetime visa.

[@lizavalero6946]

Thank you for this awareness finn...such a good soul of yours ....Godbless 🙏

[@gingercasciato6565]

It hurts my heart to see the reef like that... your doing amazing work and educating people thank you!

[@milanice5730]

You make me cry. Thank you for all that you do and God bless you always. 🙏🏽🧜‍♀️

[@MarylouChanel]

you have a big heart finn snow take care in the ocean

[@jenethesmeralda5850]

Hi finn antique my home province im so sad to hear and see about that ....thank you for vlogging....hope and pray that it can help educate the locals and neighboring towns

[@trottermarilyn5903]

Finn Snow the best vlogger in the Philippines. You have such a big heart for Filipino people. Thank you Finn for your great job in my country. Take care and God bless you xxx

[@bouymel5451]

never escaped your ads!!!way of support to you finn!!!

[@dearlyfaller7844]

Im sure your family is really proud of you Finn, because your doing things that truly spreads the purpose of your life. and we are grateful that you choose Phil🇵🇭 for that purpose, your advocacy and spreading awareness.thank you🙏 the least i can do is to share your video, so that more people will be aware, God Bless, keep safe and healthy👍😊❤

[@jackibagbaga7638]

Throne of torns in the sea bed are similar to those weeds like dandelions that will take over the lawn but those torns are much destructive.

[@iamfloramae]

thank you for doing this to our country finn.. thank you for giving an awareness regarding with this matter it seems that no one care too much regarding this matter..

[@theproulxfamily5709]

thays why i love ur vlogs finn ..most of it is all abt helping people and environment. maraming salamat.

[@grandmavlogs6865]

Done watching without skipping adds, and share ..Salute to you my fav. ICELANDIC BLOGGER,with a noble cause ,Love❤❤❤supporting you always.

[@minnieapplepie5420]

You deserve the permanent residence visa finn because you are an amazing advocate in Philippines in the preservation of the Mother Nature salute to you and hope other bloggers will do the same👍❤️

[@judypescones1575]

Thank you so much Finn for helping the Philippines. You are not just Filipino by paper but by heart. You are worthy to emulate. Thanks again.

[@crisdmanagermagpayo1619]

4th?? O MY .. That area you dive is full of COT..how i wish i could go with you guys.. 😪😪😪 but since we are here in the City all i could do to help is to share this to create awareness.. wish i could do more..

[@josiechaplin5312]

I'm behind you sis🖐😉

[@crisdmanagermagpayo1619]

@@josiechaplin5312 hello ate Josie!

[@charlynberdera5927]

We cannot survive without the ocean. This man is an ultimate influencer. He's using the platform into good use. Power to FinnSnow!

[@bingbanares1630]

Thank you for the inspiring video. Take care, God bless you and Sherlyn always.

[@bisayangdako7527]

Four viewers Maayong buntag FinnSnow awesome underwater footage thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend guys

[@rosanacastro9567]

It's an educational vlog,like watching nat.geographical,thanks Finnoy,your awareness,helping in advocacy eleminating COTs,may this video be a call to support the agency concern in eradicating COTs

[@fevelena9500]

Hi Finn you produce a vlog beyond our expectations god bless you

[@memeoc7747]

Your doing a good job Finnlyn and the group. There must be so much hardwork to clear that creatures

[@indaywalker3568]

Thank you Finn for helping us👍 good to hear their some volunteers and locals now helping👍🙏 Good job guys 👍

[@eelchiong6709]

Wow! Building school buildings, clearing coral reefs, loving a filipina, what's next Bro?

[@peraltamarlyn2764]

Wow Finn you really deserve to be in the Philippines. Saving our nature is important these days and in the long run. Thank you for your support and example.

[@teresaloza9618]

Thnx for ur concern finn...we love you guys stay safe wherever you go..🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕

[@madelynnagtalon5763]

Thank you finn for this mission to antique were so proud of you..ingat sa byahe..god bless

[@steverowlandespada714]

Thank you finn for your advocacy for cotf.

[@glennraf2005]

the long wait is over.. vlog is finally out.. it's worth the wait.. you did a great job finn.. we, filipinos very much appreciate your love and care for our ocean.. your very passionate to your advocacy.. salute to you @finnsnow🙌🙌👊👊🤙🤙

[@jedilady4485]

Good job PinPin!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!

[@maryamchave7258]

God bless you and Sherilyn Finn. I'm always praying for you it's the least I can do for you. Bringing this issue in social media made a big impact to us especially to the local officials their in antique. May God keep you and Sherilyn safe and healthy always..

[@robertgomez5501]

thanks for your love and care finn,to help to clean regarding that pest....

[@reynantealison543]

great job Finn..your such a concern person..keep it up Finn we loves you buddy..

[@willyzacastro]

I love how you love our country Finn. More power to you!!

[@thelmacrews3051]

Thank you so much Finn! You’re the best!!!

[@quelysvromero9971]

Than u so much finnsnow for the concern hope ur always safe.

[@nestorpanganiban250]

You did a great job FinnSnow.. Thank you for helping us and showing that concern to our natural resources... May God continuously bless you.

[@idraw9815]

Wow😲, thank you so much for all the good things you have done to the country, Philippines!! We, your fans, wish you the best of luck to your journey and the rest! Sorry for the bad English grammar 😅✌️

[@thelmaledesma6301]

Morning finn sherlyn, I really your video about the different places here in the Philippines wow perfect view underwater I SALUTE you finn...

[@fereimer9842]

Hopefuly the Scientists can find a use for this crown of thorns.

[@shinryujason2573]

Crown of thorns starfish has good benefits to ocean, they feed on weak or deceased corals ..but the problem occurs when these starfish are abundant .Only pufferfish, triton snails, wrasse or parrot fishes or mol-mol(bisaya) or loro (tagalog) and trigger fish (pakol) can eat it these starfish so the MAIN CONCERN here is OVERFISHING of STARFISH NATURAL PREDATORS. Kasi nga masarap kumain ng isdang mol-mol or loro dba ayan ang napapala nyo!!!!

[@krisanthonymiranda5930]

we shouldn't eat Parrot Fish or Pakol, because Pakol will eat these starfishes.

[@andreypulmones3382]

Pakol is Trigger fish po, not Parrot fish.

[@anne_finity3316]

The surprise is always interesting fact finn thats why i always cant wait the new one ☝️ to come,your one ☝️ of the kind.,good job!sir salute you.

[@reymkyut6739]

Finn deserve million of subscribers. keep it up the good work Fin :)

[@deliadavid7244]

This is a very Valuable Documentary Video, You’ve Highlighted the Ecological Problem . That circumnavigate circle Area in the Philippines. 🇵🇭 Your best Underwater Photo Shots are the Big Serious Problem . Crown of Thorns ( Star Fish ) “ It is very clear Devastations & Destructions of Marine Species. Eco system. Which is Horrid Sadness. It would be if great help if of course the Department of Food and Fisheries would be On hand for their Service . However, May I say “ Your not only just Only making A Vlog But more than I could imagine. Your Dedication of Passion of your work & Service which Lovingly Narrated so well . Our Planet Underwater Photography We should All Voice Out in Order to Be Heard Mr Finn Snow “..Thank You W/ big A big Appreciation, Salute & Respect. Work Well Done “! God bless 🙏👏👍😍

[@dhonmarcelino]

I'm a native of Antique, I studied high school in NAVS Culasi Antique. These three islands we used to do as a playground during weekends by sailing and fishing. Shout out to Mr. Benjie Lou Raymundo, Elna Radam, Martin Jabonita, Edwin Narciso. I miss you all guys. I can't wait to go back home soon in the Philippines. Thanks for showing this video to the world.

[@SamSung-vx8nj]

great job finn, take care always😀👍✌

[@bylene3155]

Way to go Finn! We will help as much as we can!

[@yveth731]

very inspiring and good intention this vlog Finn👍 and kudos to your team UP students we’re truly appreciated and proud of u,for your help and advocacy🙌🇵🇭

[@normo3602]

Amazing mini-docco. A must watch!

[@yrnajaniram5695]

a first for finn again.. ;) first foreign vlogger (or even local) to vlog in Maniquin island

[@cookeycrayz9156]

The local government must take research about the crown thorns and see for any possible reasons or beneficiaries if it may come to be harvested so fishermen may hunt it with income.

[@Khyuzue]

Good idea mate👏👌

[@renalyntrobanos5794]

This awesome guy deserve to be respect all Filipino people. Philippines isn't his main land but he has a big heart to help other community. You trully touch my heart Finn. I hope this video will served as a reminder to all Filipinos including me for the awareness of the nature. Great job and God bless you always. Avid fan here from Dapitan City, Zamboanga del norte. Hope you visit dakak also.

[@jeancruz8449]

Philippines so rich in beautiful nature waiting to be discovered keep watching your vlog thank you for amazing videos

[@havenprice]

I have no idea why i got this video in my recommended but you, your team, and your work are amazing. Hope that everything keeps up. Wishing your project all the best

[@carmelitarecalcar9634]

Thank you for loving our country, God Bless 🙏

[@junnettebrinas7408]

You are so inspiring, Finn Snow. Thank you for all that you do in the Philippines...somehow, I couldn’t help but remember Jacques Cousteau when I see your marine explorations and salvage projects. It is with bright hope to know that you and your passion exists to gain Higher Good. Your vlog and that of Sherlyn’s truly became my happy and hope pill during this pandemic. Blessings and bravo! Warm hello from filipina in new york city. Mabuhay po❣️ First time to react and post in a vlog...that’s how inspiring and moving your efforts have been - a force to be reckoned for sure. Namaste.

[@Martinni151]

This video deserves to be shared a million times. People need to see this.

[@theodoulos4118]

Yes Finn we support and all who supports the move towards responsible environmental cleanliness, be safe and healthy!

[@viumawing5112]

So many COT! Tnx Finn for your concerns... i wish i could help also..not skipping in your ads maybe helps you a little bit to inform the people what's the real situation there in Antique about these so called COTS. SALAMAT FINN...keep safe always...❤❤

[@neliamartizano8894]

Thank u Finn for ur concern. Praying more people will help u out in ur advocacy. Im from Sebaste, Antique, next town to Culasi. Be safe Finn!

[@chinitagrace4136]

you deserve 1millionsubs finn,thank you for always back in my province that because of cots..

[@peterdcar]

Thanks for helping the Philippines in preserving its coral reefs. These COTs are so devasting to marine life. So many spread out endlessly. Kudos to you and your crew!

[@Kristina-zx6pv]

Like first before watching.

[@edzeljereza8234]

good job finn to put this out to the masses....and with the help of us, your subscribers to further spread the info. i could only guess that the reason for this to be such a huge "thorn" on antique's side is that this region is mostly not known to the masses. government/tourism dept mostly concentrate on the boracays and palawans and siargaos of the nation, antique is mostly unknown . i am not from antique but i am from panay island, born and raised in iloilo/guimaras and i have a few friends from my childhood days who calls antique home. i have been to the province several times during my childhood days when everything was still raw and untouched and crown of thorns was non-existant.....hopefully with your help this will be eradicated, thank you finn.

[@RealLifesJourneyBecomingPinoy]

Finn Snow,I am stuck in Canada till hopefully 2022. or sooner by Christmas 2021

[@nadettemontelibano8182]

Nice one... And thank you for doing it ,for the people to be aware of What's happening in the ocean

[@ma.teresacorella6060]

Thanks Finn for helping our fellow fishermen!❤️God Bless.❤️