MANGROVES ARE NOT ORDINARY SWAMPS.

They are a forest community

and one of the most productive
and biologically complex among our ecosystems.

MANGROVES GROW WELL IN TROPICAL AREAS.

The Philippines is home to about half
of the world's mangrove species.
Serving as a bridge between land and sea,
they carry the richness and characteristics
of both ecosystems.

MANGROVES ARE NOT JUST TOURIST ATTRACTIONS.

They provide livelihood and protection
to coastal villages. They serve as sources
of food, medicine, fuel, and agricultural products.

MANGROVES ARE VITAL TO OUR ECOSYSTEM.

They can potentially store four times
as much carbon as other tropical forests, including rainforests.
This is probably why they are also known as rainforests by the sea.

MANGROVES ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT

TO PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENT.
Sadly, however, mangroves are one of the
most severely threatened and undervalued
ecosystems on earth.

SUBIC BAYS MANGROVE SITES

EXPLORE AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT ADVENTURE.

The best time to visit Subic Bays mangroves sites
is early morning or dusk during summer and low tide periods.

FACTS & FIGURES ABOUT SUBIC BAYS MANGROVE SITES

Subic Bay has some 62 hectares
of mangroves scattered in six (6)
different places:
1) Binictican-Malawaan : 30 hectares
2) Boton :

12.23 hectares

3) Triboa A :

7.80 hectares

4) Triboa B :

2.50 hectares

5) Nabasan :

6.60 hectares

6) Ilanin :

2.50 hectares

BINICTICAN-MALAWAAN
MANGROVE SITE

BOTON MANGROVE SITE

NABASAN MANGROVE SITE

TRIBOA A MANGROVE SITE

TRIBOA B MANGROVE SITE

ILANIN MANGROVE SITE

MANGROVES ARE RICH IN

FLORA AND FAUNA.
Found within the mangroves
of Subic Bay are a total of
37 species in 28 genera and
20 families of plants, 19 of
which are strictly major
(true) mangrove species.

Some of the wildlife that can found in the

mangroves of Subic Bay are muck lobsters, wild
ducks, snails, shrimps, egrets, crabs, and clams.

Mangroves are survivors

but...
CAN MANGROVES SURVIVE
THE IMPACT OF HUMAN
THREATS AND ACTIVITIES?

HELP US PROTECT OUR MANGROVE FORESTS

DOs
Do respect and be highly
aware of the environment at
all times.

Do keep still and quiet so as

not to disturb the wildlife.

Do use the restrooms

available in the area, when
needed.

DON'Ts
Don't bring any animals or
plants home.
Don't play any loud music to
avoid disturbing the wildlife.

Don't catch crabs or dig for

other crustaceans and
shellfish.
Don't disturb or step on
mangrove roots or any
vegetation.

Don't litter or pollute the water

Dont smoke.

OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS

PERMITTED ACTIVITIES

Scientific research and

monitoring

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
All extractive activities,
including mining and quarrying
Water sports, involving motorpowered crafts (e.g. motor
boats)
Sports fishing and other water
sports activities

Active habitat management

Hunting of ducks and other

shore birds

Dumping of wastes (garbage,

Traditional indigenous peoples' sewage, etc.)
activities
Aquaculture

YOUR CONCERN FOR MANGROVES WILL BE HIGHLY

APPRECIATED.
Please inform our Ecology Center or call our HELP Hotlines if you
notice any undesirable or suspicious activity in any mangrove site
or protected area.

Also for inquiries, sponsorships, and donations, please get in

touch with the SBMA Ecology Center
Address :

Regulatory Building
Labitan Street corner Rizal Highway
Central Business District, Subic Bay Freeport

Tel. No. :
Fax. No. :

(+6347) 252.4155 / 252.4435 / 252.4059 / 252.4656

(+6347) 252.4157

Email

ecology@sbma.com

www.mysubicbay.com.ph

THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO

PROTECT OUR MANGROVE FORESTS.