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Colorful coral reef in the Philippines, part of the Coral Triangle marine ecosystem

Marine Protected Areas in the Philippines: How Communities Are Saving Their Reefs

Clarisa Strohmeyer October 11, 2026

Conservation / Philippines

The Philippines has more than 1,500 marine protected areas, making it a global leader in community-led marine conservation. Learn how MPAs work, what makes them effective, and how they protect the world’s most biodiverse coral reefs.