Bantigue Marine Sanctuary
Year established:
1999
Area:
10.00
Management:
Local, community managed
Location:
Bantigue,
Bantayan, Cebu
Philippines
See map: Google Maps
History:
The company Philips Seafood Processing (1995) had started the no fishing zone. By the year 1999, when they left, the Local Government through the Department of Agriculture office has adopted the area and passed an ordinance turning over the direct management to the community council.