Sagay Marine Reserve

The Sagay Marine Reserve is a protected area in the Philippines, located in Sagay, Negros Occidental. It was established in 1999 to protect marine life in Carbin and Maca reefs. It is the largest marine reserve in the Philippines, covering an area of.

History

2024 molasses spill

On August 7, 2024, molasses from MT Mary Queen of Charity, a ship that was carrying over 300 metric tons of the syrup, leaked into the waters off Sagay Feeder Port, causing a water discoloration within the marine reserve.