"Danggit processing anchors the economy of Prieto Diaz, a coastal town in Sorsogon."
"Here, rabbitfish thrive across nearly a thousand hectares of seagrass meadows."
"These waters are home to a healthy marine ecosystem."
"It is composed of seagrass, coral reefs, and mangrove forests."
"The ecosystem has steadily rebounded."
"This recovery followed more than 30 years of community-led protection."
"Today, the mangrove forest spans over 1,000 hectares."
"It is now the largest community-managed mangrove forest in the Bicol region."
"The transformation began in 1993."
"That was when the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) chose Prieto Diaz as a pilot site for coastal rehabilitation."
"The program led to the creation of SEAMANCOR, whose members serve as bantay dagat, mangrove wardens, and tour guides."
