KIAMBA, Sarangani (July 12, 2011) – The hull of MV Double Prosperity pins corals at Bacud Reef in this photo taken during the May 20 survey. Bacud Reef is one of the few sites in the Philippines where the endangered Mameng lives. Its density and fish biomass of reef fishes is comparable with Tubbataha Reefs. Bacud is an offshore reef situated 7 km. from the shore and covers an area of approximately 141,466 square meters. The area falls under NIPAS (National Integrated Protected Area System) through Presidential Proclamation Number 756 promulgated in 1996. A damaged reef takes time to recover. Reefs with some coral fragments surviving after the damage may take 10 years to recover. But for severely damaged reefs, it may take more than 20 years to recover. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
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