Tabong-Tabong Marsh is a mangrove marshland located in Barangay Ermita, Dumangas, Iloilo, covering about 18,437 square meters. It is home to white egrets, Brahmin Kites or Dapay, as well as rescued wildlife, with some mangroves believed to be over a hundred years old. The marsh filters brackish and seawater, supporting unique fish species like the Alimusan found only in Dumangas. It provides shelter for fish, shellfish, migratory birds, and sea turtles, and serves as a safe place for fishermen during bad weather. The local government is working to declare it a bird and wildlife sanctuary and has started a “Nature Adventure” project to protect and promote eco-tourism in the area. Challenges include climate change, illegal cutting of mangroves, littering, and increased tourist activity, which the community is addressing through conservation efforts.
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Dumangas Tourism Office, 2021
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Flosel Almirante, Leonardo Quiachon, John Paul Defino, Jephony Derequit
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