Seeing an average of 57 fish within 250 square meters may not be much compared to other dive spots, but for the Minantaw Marine Park and Sanctuary, it is a major development considering that five years ago the number of fish was fewer than 14 over the same area. Reef fish like surgeonfish, wrasses, angelfish, and large fish such as snappers, emperors, and groupers are returning to the marine park area created through the partnership among Project Seahorse Foundation (PSF), the United Fishers of Caubian and Chevron Philippines, marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants. Located near Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu, Minantaw is one of the largest protected areas in Danajon Bank, and one of only six double barrier reefs in the world.

Fish increase brings hope to double barrier reef. (2013, August 5). The Philippine Star, p. 29.