Sagay Marine Reserve Explained

The Sagay Marine Reserve is a protected area in the Philippines, located in Sagay, Negros Occidental. It was established in 1999 to protect marine life in Carbin and Maca reefs.^[1] It is the largest marine reserve in the Philippines, covering an area of .^[2]

History

2024 molasses spill

On August 7, 2024, molasses from MT Mary Queen of Charity, a ship that was carrying over 300 metric tons of the syrup, leaked into the waters off Sagay Feeder Port, causing a 1.3ha water discoloration within the marine reserve.^{[3] [4] [5]}

See also

Daytrip to Carbin Reef

• List of protected areas of the Philippines

References

10.9°N 148°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sagay City – Negros Occidental. April 16, 2012.
2. News: Sagay Marine reserve wows guvs. April 16, 2012. November 22, 2010.
3. News: Gomez . Carla . 2024-08-07 . Negros Occidental molasses spill spreads . 2024-08-08 . . en.
4. News: Leon . Dwight de . 2024-08-07 . Molasses spill hits Sagay Marine Reserve in Negros Occidental . 2024-08-08 . Rappler.
5. https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/8/8/pcg-confirms-molasses-spill-in-sagay-port-of-negros-occidental-1331