Bantigue Marine Sanctuary

Year established: 
1999
Area: 
10.00
Management: 
Local, community managed
Location: 
Bantigue, Bantayan, Cebu
Philippines
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.
Rating: 
Year of rating Rating system Rating score
2008 CCEF MPA Rating (32 pts) MPA is sustained - Very good. Level 4