This year’s celebration of the Month of the Ocean highlights the beauty and wonders of the country’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Representing the uniqueness of our country and the rich biodiversity found in these Marine Protected Areas, this years theme “PAra sa Tao: Protected Areas for a Protected Future” encourages support for the ultimate goal of strengthening their management and ensure their sustainability for the enjoyment of future generations.
Celebrated every month of May, the celebration is by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 57 issued in 1999, declaring the month of May as the Month of the Ocean (MOO).