The efforts to further enhance the protection and management of marine and coastal resources in the coral Triangle region, a marine area surrounded by six nations, including the Philippines, have reaped huge benefits among communities in Palawan and Batangas. Palawan, which home to over 40 percent of the country's reefs and diverse fish species, generates 55 percent of all philippine seafood, including the highly valued suno or red grouper.

De Vera, E. B. (2013, August 15). Coastal resources. Manila Bulletin, p.13.