CEBU CITY — The provincial government of Cebu turned over PHP2.2 million worth of marine sanctuary cordon ropes and marker buoys to 39 local government units here on Monday.
Oscar Pineda of the Provincial Public Information Office on Tuesday said provincial administrator Mark Tolentino and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) OIC Rodel Bontuyan led the distribution of the marine sanctuary implements.
The marker buoys and cordon ropes are intended to ward fishermen off marine protected areas where fishing is prohibited.
These implements will ensure the reproduction of marine species as fingerlings are protected within the sanctuary.
The distribution of marine sanctuary materials is in line with Governor Hilario Davide III’s environmental protection program.
As there are 154 marine sanctuaries all over Cebu province, Pineda said the Capitol will be distributing another batch of equipment, worth PHP3.5 million before the year ends. (Luel Galarpe with reports from Michelle Bugtai/PNA)
