The water quality of the 7,558-hectare Masinloc Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) in the towns of Masinloc and Palauig in Zambales has passed the water quality parameters of containing acceptable levels of ammonia, nitrate, phosphate, total dissolved solids, and total suspended solids. Latest reports of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Central Luzon stated that this marine protected area (MPA) sustains its quality standards of water classification for protected waters and remains safe for recreation activities. Central Luzon DENR Director Paquito Moreno Jr. said the average fecal coliform level of the MOBPLS was 1.8 Most Probable Number (MPN)/100 ml, which was close to the minimum standard level of 1.1 MPN/100 ml.

Flora, I. O. (2021, May 12). Masinloc-Oyon bay passes water quality parameters. SunStar Pampanga, pp. 2, 15.