In Avila, three dominant mangrove species are can be found and are planted in the area which are Avicennia marina (Bungalon), Sonneratia alba (Pagatpat), and Rhizophora spp. (Bakhaw).
The conversion of the seascape of Avila into a marine sanctuary made the local people feel more accountable of their natural resources and thus protecting it because they too can benefit from it. At the present, the locals of Avila helped hand-in-hand in restoring and developing their mangrove area by planting mangrove seedlings in barren areas and conducting clean up drives in response to the problem on litters that scatters and clings to the mangroves. Other initiatives by other organizations on helping the folks on their endeavors were also integrated.
In April 2012, the body of water within the 200 – Meter radius from the coastline of the barangay was declared as marine sanctuary by the Philippine Government. As a marine sanctuary, fishing or any other type of activities is strictly prohibited. The marine sanctuary is a no-take zone and strictly no fishing zone.
Before the area was declared as marine sanctuary, the following ecological factors were considered: variety of species and habitats, breeding, feeding, nursery grounds for various stocks, naturalness, and migration path.
Before the area was declared as marine sanctuary, the following ecological factors were considered: variety of species and habitats, breeding, feeding, nursery grounds for various stocks, naturalness, and migration path.
-GERON PIERRE M. BAYATAN
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