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S u s t a i n a b l e D e v e l o p m e n t A s p e c t s
Habitat Protection, Restoration and Management
020 Protected areas for coastal habitats and heritage
Description
This indicator measures the area of coastal habitats and
heritage effectively protected from degradation, as well as
the extent of rehabilitation.
Rationale
The protection of coastal habitats and heritage reflects the
commitment of local governments to prevent habitat loss and
degradation. The protection of these habitats helps sustain
the environmental, social and economic benefits derived
from them.
Data Requirements
• Number and area of terrestrial, marine and coastal
heritage areas protected by law
• Management effectiveness rating of terrestrial, marine
and coastal heritage protected areas
• Natural areas rehabilitated (km 2 )
Results
The numbers and area of marine protected areas (MPAs)
in Batangas has been increasing since the first sanctuaries
were declared in 1991. At present, there are 13 MPAs
covering about 490 km 2 or 7 percent of municipal waters.
Roughly 0.02 to 0.1 percent of these MPAs are fullyprotected
or no-take zones (Table 7). One of the MPAs (Twin
Rocks in San Teodoro, Mabini) is considered as one of the
best-managed MPAs in the country, with data showing reef
70 State of the Coasts of Batangas Province