Asia · Philippines

Negros

about Negros

Negros is a hub of local marine conservation. Its volcanic slopes tumble into seas where thriving MPAs (marine protected areas) guard reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves. Grassroots organizations and local Bantay Dagat patrols work hard to stop illegal fishing, proving how community-driven conservation can restore marine ecosystems. Home to the famous MPA around Apo Island, this is one of the most exciting, and underrated, regions in Philippines.

case studies

Field reports from the solutions and teams we worked with here.

The Ripple Effect – Negros Oriental, Philippines Apr 2024 ‘If we can’t fish any more, we’re going to die’: the volunteer sea patrols protecting precious Philippine waters Mar 2024

A Week On Conservation’s Frontlines in Negros Oriental, Philippines Sep 2023

field logs

Personal dispatches from the field — what it was actually like.

Meeting the Original Bantay Dagat Sep 2023

travel guide

Negros Travel Guide Coming soon

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