Apo Island Protected Landscape and Seascape

Local nameApo Island Protected Landscape and Seascape
LocationPhilippine Continental Shelf, Philippines

Apo Island is a volcanic island covering 74 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island and 30 kilometers south of the Negros Oriental capital of Dumaguete in the Philippines. The name "Apo" means "elder" or "respected ancestor" in the Visayan languages.

The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve, protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act and under the jurisdiction of the Protected Area Management Board. It has become a popular dive site and snorkeling destination with tourists. There are two resorts on Apo Island, each with a dive center: Apo Island Beach Resort and Liberty's Lodge. There is also a ranger station and a lighthouse.

Tags IslandVolcanic AreaProtected Area
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A yellow crinoid.… @ Dr. Dwayne Meadows, NOAA/NMFS/OPR.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apo_Island

Address Philippines

Coordinates 9°4'42.61" N 123°16'13.629" E

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