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ATONG TAÑON
Atong bantayan. Atong ampingan.

Discover one of the largest marine protected areas in the Philippines and be part of the legacy dedicated to its protection and conservation.
Explore Tañon
March 1, 2024

Let's all celebrate the

World Seagrass Day

Here are some quick facts about our seagrass meadows!

World Seagrass Day 2024
"One of the largest marine protected areas in the Philippines"

Tañon Strait belongs to the ecoregion with the highest marine diversity in the world (Carpenter & Springer, 2005). Because of its high productivity, the Strait makes it a favorable cetacean habitat. It serves as a feeding, breeding, and nesting ground for marine mammals. It is also known to a diversity of fish, mollusks, and crustaceans.

Diverse and abundant coral reefs of Tañon Strait Protected Seascape.
Seaborne operations
Tañon Strait is one of the heavily exploited fishing grounds in the country (Green, et al., 2004). It is also under constant threat of plastic pollution.

Recent studies have revealed that high-density microplastics are present in some areas of the Strait. Other anthropogenic impacts on the resources have been observed in the area include limited awareness among local residents, and dolphin and whale watching activities.

It has become our mission.

Due to these constant threats to Tañon Strait, it has become our mission to effectively conserve and sustainably manage coastal and marine resources and habitats of Tañon Strait using science and evidence-based approaches, participative decision-making and co-management, and active stakeholder collaboration and engagement.

TSPS marine biologists rescue a stranded dolphin in Badian, Cebu.One of the many seagrass assessments conducted by TSPS marine biologists.TSPS Enforcement Team together with the Philippine Coast Guard personnel conduct a seaborne patrol.

Our natural resources are limited and always in constant threat to human activity. In order to safeguard these resources for the present and future generations, stakeholders' awareness, participation, and cooperation are fundamental in our success in the conservation, protection and sustainable management of Tañon Strait Protected Seascape.

Mangrove planting in Malhiao, Badian, Cebu

LEND US A HAND!

Your assistance is as valuable as gold! Help us in protecting and conserving one of the Philippines’ largest protected seascape.

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Upcoming Events and Activities

MAR
01
World Seagrass Day
Venue to be arranged.
WHOLE
APR
Earth Month Celebration
Whole month of April.
APR
22
Earth Day Celebration
Venue to be arranged.
WHOLE
MAY
Month of the Ocean
Whole month of May.
MAY
27
TSPS Anniversary Celebration
Bais Evacuation Center, Bais City, Negros Oriental
JUN
08
World Oceans Day
Venue to be arranged.
JUN
09
Coral Triangle Day
Venue to be arranged.
JUN
16
World Sea Turtle Day
Venue to be arranged.
SEP
21
International Coastal Clean Up Day
Every 3rd Saturday of the month.
COASTAL CLEAN UP DRIVE
Venue: Lapyahan, Poblacion,
San Remigio
Date: September 21, 2024
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MANGROVE PLANTING
Venue: To be arranged.
Date: To be scheduled.
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CROWN OF THORNS REMOVAL
Venue:To be arranged.
Date: To be arranged.
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With every stakeholder’s cooperation, we will achieve our mission.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in cooperation with its partner agencies and stakeholders, conducted activities in line with the TSPS - General Management Plan's (GMP) vision, mission, goals, and objectives. Biophysical assessment, socio-economic assessment and monitoring, management zoning, and information and education campaign are some of the recent and ongoing activities of TSPS.
With every stakeholder's cooperation,
we will achieve our mission.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in cooperation with its partner agencies and stakeholders, conducted activities in line with the TSPS - General Management Plan's (GMP) vision, mission, goals, and objectives. Biophysical assessment, socio-economic assessment and monitoring, management zoning, and information and education campaign are some of the recent and ongoing activities of TSPS.

Contact Us

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TSPS - Protected Area Management Office
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DENR-7, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City
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(032) 346-9612/328-3335
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tsps.denr7@gmail.com
SMU Northwest Cebu (NWC)
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Tourism Office, Poblacion, San Remigio
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0956-394-9617/0961-133-2625
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tspsnorthsmu.denr7@gmail.com
SMU Midwest Cebu (MWC)
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ENR Toledo Station, Poblacion, Toledo City
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0917-306-0254/0967-697-0130
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tsps.midwest.cebu@gmail.com
SMU Southwest Cebu (SWC)
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Malhiao, Badian
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0969-471-7740
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tspsmalhiaobadian@gmail.com
SMU Southeast Negros (SEN)
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Larena Drive, Taclobo, Dumaguete City
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(035) 522-0219/(035) 422-1560
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southeastnegros@gmail.com
SMU Mideast Negros (MEN)
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CENR Office, Tiguib, Ayungon
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(035) 404-0829/0917-727-1084
0936-326-0087
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cenroayungon@denr.gov.ph
cenroayungon.officead@gmail.com
SMU Northeast Negros (NEN)
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Consuelo Zobel Alger Community Center, San Carlos City
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476-4036
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cenrocadiz@denr.gov.ph
tspsregion6@gmail.com
SITE MANAGEMENT UNIT 
JURISDICTION
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Northwest Cebu
• Bantayan
• Madridejos
• Santa Fe
• Daanbantayan
• Medellin
• San Remigio
• Tabuelan
Midwest Cebu
• Tuburan
• Asturias
• Balamban
• Toledo City
• Pinamungajan
• Aloguinsan
• Barili
Southwest Cebu
• Dumanjug
• Ronda
• Alcantara
• Moalboal
• Badian
• Alegria
• Malabuyoc
• Ginatilan
• Samboan
• Santander
Southeast Negros
• Sibulan
• San Jose
• Amlan
• Tanjay City
• Bais City
Mideast Negros
• Manjuyod
• Bindoy
• Ayungon
• Tayasan
• Jimalalud
• La Libertad
• Guihulngan
• Vallehermoso
Northeast Negros
• San Carlos City
• Calatrava
• Toboso
• Escalante City
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