Cebu is blessed with numerous wonders of nature that has attracted the attention of both local and international tourists. These natural wonders can be found in nearly all parts of the island. One way for Cebuanos to protect these natural wonders is to establish marine sanctuaries, which are found in many places around Cebu. One of these marine sanctuaries is located in the southwestern town of Dumanjug.
Marine Sanctuary
A marine sanctuary is a marine protected area where fishing, shell collection, seaweed collection, and other extractive activities are prohibited. Human activities are also limited, including access to the sanctuary itself. The limitations are set in place to ensure the protection of the ecosystem in the area.
Camboang Marine Sanctuary
The Camboang Marine Sanctuary is located in Barangay Camboang, Dumanjug, Cebu. It was established in 1997 and covers a total area of 4.8 hectares. The marine sanctuary is located in a National Integrated Protected Areas System or NIPAS area. The NIPAS Act provides the structure for the establishment and management of protected areas in the archipelago. It protects these areas from destructive human exploration.
A marine sanctuary is a marine protected area where fishing, shell collection, seaweed collection, and other extractive activities are prohibited. Human activities are also limited, including access to the sanctuary itself. The limitations are set in place to ensure the protection of the ecosystem in the area.
Camboang Marine Sanctuary
The Camboang Marine Sanctuary is located in Barangay Camboang, Dumanjug, Cebu. It was established in 1997 and covers a total area of 4.8 hectares. The marine sanctuary is located in a National Integrated Protected Areas System or NIPAS area. The NIPAS Act provides the structure for the establishment and management of protected areas in the archipelago. It protects these areas from destructive human exploration.
Coastal Area in Dumanjug – image source: flickr.com
Since the Camboang Marine Sanctuary is a protected area, the marine life in the area has flourished. It is an ideal place for divers to explore the underwater world since it is home to numerous marine species that thrive in the area. The marine sanctuary in Camboang is a community-based marine sanctuary that is a part of the Coastal Resource Management Project in the country.
Dumanjug – image source: flickr.com
Getting to Dumanjug
To get to Dumanjug, you can ride a bus headed for the town at to the Cebu South Bus Terminal. The trip will take around three hours depending on the traffic.
To get to Dumanjug, you can ride a bus headed for the town at to the Cebu South Bus Terminal. The trip will take around three hours depending on the traffic.
Dumanjug – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
If you are planning to visit the Camboang Marine Sanctuary, it may be good if you visit Dumanjug when the town celebrates its annual festival on October 4. You may also want to visit the other tourist spots in the town as well as get the chance to taste the famous bisnok of the town since you cannot say you visited the town of Dumanjug if you have not eaten their most famous delicacy.
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