Strengthening Marine Protected Areas Across the Philippines
Protecting ocean ecosystems through collaboration, standards, and recognition of effective MPA practices
ABOUT MSN
Building a Stronger Network for Marine Conservation
The Marine Protected Area Support Network (MSN), established in 2005, brings together government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions to strengthen MPA management across the Philippines. We champion best practices and recognize outstanding conservation achievements through Para el MAR.
Latest Updates
News, announcements, and key updates from MSN.
PIPS Management Capacity-Building Concluded with a Wave of Hope, Oceana Assured Continued Support and Guidance
Liloan, Southern Leyte—LGU representatives, Oceana and MERF through the Partnerships
Panaon Island Protected Seascape (PIPS) Municipalities Refine Conservation Strategies in Second Day of Capacity-Building Workshop
Liloan, Southern Leyte—LGU representatives from the Panaon Island Protected Seascape
Management Capacity-Building Workshop for the Panaon Island Protected Seascape (PIPS) with Oceana was Conducted through the Partnerships for the Philippine National Marine 30×30 Target Project
Liloan, Southern Leyte—The Partnerships for the Philippine National Marine 30×30
MPA AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Para el MAR—meaning “for the sea”—is MSN’s biennial awards program that recognizes outstanding Marine Protected Areas and networks. It celebrates best practices and drives continuous improvement in MPA governance across the Philippines.
Philippine MPA Database
The central hub for Marine Protected Area data in the Philippines. Access governance structures, ecosystem assessments, and community engagement metrics to support management, monitoring, and decision-making.
Digital Resources
Educational guides, practical tools, and reports to support marine protected area management and conservation work.
Tools
Practical tools and platforms to support marine protected area management, monitoring, and decision-making.
15+ Tools
Guides
Step-by-step materials and reference guides for marine conservation, ecosystem management, and community engagement.
25+ Guides
Reports
Technical reports, assessments, and documented findings on marine protected areas, biodiversity, and conservation outcomes.
40+ Reports
Our Network
A coalition of government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions advancing MPA excellence in the Philippines.
Support Our Mission
Your contribution enables MSN's work in MPA management, coastal community support, and marine conservation research across the Philippines.