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 ...