Mabini Protected Landscape and Seascape
The Mabini Protected Landscape and Seascape, in Davao de Oro, Philippines, is a terrestrial and marine protected area established in 2000 to protect ecologically significant habitats in Davao Gulf. The park extends along the coast of the municipality of Mabini from the mouth of the Pandasan River to the southern tip of Kopiat Island. It also includes Lunod Island, also known as Pandasan Island, which was earlier declared a wilderness area in 1981. It covers 6,106 hectares (15,090 acres) of extensive mangrove forests, white sand beaches and rich coral reef systems.
| Mabini Protected Landscape and Seascape | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location in the Philippines | |
| Location | Davao de Oro, Philippines |
| Nearest city | Tagum |
| Coordinates | 7°17′25″N 125°50′32″E |
| Area | 6,106 hectares (15,090 acres) |
| Established | December 29, 1981 (Wilderness area) May 31, 2000 (Protected landscape/seascape) |
| Governing body | Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
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