Ambao Fish Sanctuary and Reserve Area -Hinundayan, Southern Leyte

MPA name: 
Ambao Fish Sanctuary and Reserve Area
Year established: 
2000
Type of management: 
Locally managed
Area of the MPA
Size (ha): 
32.5
How was the area derived: 
Survey
Location
Province > Municipality: 
  • Southern Leyte›Hinundayan
Barangay: 
Ambao
Documentation
Reason for establishment: 

To rehabilitate damaged fish habitats for future generation. To increase fish catch. To protect the area as breeding ground for fishes.

Legal basis: 

No. 1 - 2000- 2008 as amended

Other applicable laws: 

No. 33 Series of 2003

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