The Iba Marine Reserve and Fish Sanctuary is a non-NIPAS (National Integrated Protected Areas System, RA7586) protected area located in Barangay Iba, Anini-y, covering 5.54 hectares. The sanctuary features clear turquoise waters that indicate a healthy marine environment, with varying shades of blue marking the changes in depth. Traditional fishing methods like panalun-ton, pamunit, and panaplik are still practiced, and a regulated open season allows local residents to fish under strict guidelines. The sanctuary provides both livelihood and food to the community while serving as a site for ecological and scientific study. Managed by the local government and MENRO, the area faces threats like illegal fishing and encroachment by large boats, prompting enforcement of strict conservation measures against harmful and illegal practices.
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University of Antique Cultural Mappers, 2024
Mappers:
Samuel Cezar Rubido Jr., John Paul A. Imbang, Medy Jane Blanco, April Lyn Genovea
Tags:
Anini-y, Antique Philippines, , Coastal Conservation, Community-Based Conservation, Conservation Enforcement, Ecological Study, Environmental Protection, Environmental Threats, Fish Sanctuary, Fishing Practices, Habitat Preservation, Iba Marine Reserve, Illegal Fishing, Local Government Initiative, Marine Biodiversity, Marine Encroachment, Marine Livelihood, Marine Monitoring, Marine Protection Laws, Marine Reserve, Marine Sanctuary, MENRO, Non-NIPAS Protected Area, Open Fishing Season, Pamunit, Panalun-ton, Panaplik, RA7586, Scientific Research Site, Sustainable Fishing, Traditional Fishing, Western Visayas
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