A significant ecological discovery has emerged from the coastal waters of Panabo City. Teams from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro), the City Agriculture Office–Fisheries Development Section, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources–National Mariculture Center (BFAR-NMC) have verified the presence of coral reef formations during their recent ground-truthing and local mapping activities. The discovery underscores the city’s rich marine biodiversity and strengthens the call for heightened conservation measures to protect these vital underwater ecosystems.

Alivio, C. E. (2025, November 15-16). Coral reefs in Panabo. SunStar Davao, p. 2.