The Sagay Marine Reserve is a protected area in the Philippines, located in Sagay, Negros Occidental. It was established in 1999 to protect marine life in Carbin and Maca reefs. It is the largest marine reserve in the Philippines, covering an area of 32,000 hectares (79,000 acres).
History
2024 molasses spill
On August 7, 2024, molasses from MT Mary Queen of Charity, a ship that was carrying over 300 metric tons of the syrup, leaked into the waters off Sagay Feeder Port, causing a 1.3-hectare (3.2-acre) water discoloration within the marine reserve.
See also
References
- "Sagay City – Negros Occidental". Archived from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- "Sagay Marine reserve wows guvs". November 22, 2010. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- Gomez, Carla (2024-08-07). "Negros Occidental molasses spill spreads". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- Leon, Dwight de (2024-08-07). "Molasses spill hits Sagay Marine Reserve in Negros Occidental". Rappler. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/8/8/pcg-confirms-molasses-spill-in-sagay-port-of-negros-occidental-1331
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