Danjugan Island

Danjugan Island
Danjugan Island
Location within the Philippines
Geography
Coordinates 9°52′17″N 122°22′39″E / 9.87139°N 122.37750°E / 9.87139; 122.37750Coordinates: 9°52′17″N 122°22′39″E / 9.87139°N 122.37750°E / 9.87139; 122.37750
Adjacent bodies of water
Administration
Region Negros Island Region
Province Negros Occidental
Municipality Cauayan
Additional information
Time zone
Official website http://www.danjuganisland.ph/

Danjugan Island is a 43-hectare (110-acre) island under the jurisdiction of Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Philippines.[1] The island is under the care of The Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PRRCFI) which aims to promote awareness on biodiversity protection by means of ecotourism.

Eco-Tourism

Danjugan is a rising ecotourism destination.[2] With the efforts of PRRCFI, the island has become a sustainable tourism model wherein locals are involve in its preservation and conservation while keeping a welcoming reception for tourists.

The island is a known nesting ground of Philippine megapod or scrubfowl, sea turtles, and fruit bats.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Danjugan Island Philippines". www.danjuganisland.ph. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
  2. 1 2 "Danjugan Island Travel Guide: More Than a Wildlife Sanctuary | Freedom Wall". Freedom Wall. 2016-09-25. Retrieved 2017-04-20.
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