The City of Lapu-lapu encourages public and private partnership in the establishment of marine protected areas (MPAs) to contribute to coral reef conservation and sustainable fisheries management. Currently, there are eight existing MPAs in the City namely: Talima, Baring, Shangri-la, Dakit-dakit, Tingo, Caohagan, San Vicente and Minantaw Marine Park while two more MPAs are proposed.
