Batasan Marine Sanctuary
Year established:
1999
Area:
21.00
Management:
Local, community managed
Location:
Batasan Island,
Tubigon, Bohol
Philippines
See map: Google Maps
History:
Barangay resolution no. 1 series of 1999 (partly initiated by CRMP-Haribon in coordination with Project Seahorse Foundation)
*Community concerned for their marine resources
*HARIBON-Project Seahorse catalyzed establishment of sanctuary by people organizations;
United Batasan Fishermen's Association (UBFA)
Kahugpungan sa mga Kababayen-an sa Batasan (KAKBA)