🎉Victory: The Philippines declares Panaon Island a Protected Seascape! The coral reefs around this island are home to an abundance of life, including endangered species like whale sharks, blue whales, and hawksbill turtles. This big win for marine life and coastal communities comes after years of campaigning by Oceana Philippines and our allies. We led an expedition here in 2020 to document the health of the marine habitat and its biodiversity. Since then, we've worked closely with the local co