Looc Fish Sanctuary

Looc Fish Sanctuary is a community-managed marine protected area located in Looc Bay off Barangay Punta in Looc, Tablas Island, Romblon. Established to protect coral reefs and fish stocks, it is notable for its clear waters, healthy coral formations, and abundant marine life. The sanctuary features a floating cottage and serves as a snorkeling and ecotourism site within Looc Bay.

Visitors can expect a protected marine area in Looc Bay accessible by small outrigger boat. The site features clear shallow waters, coral reef areas, and schools of fish visible while snorkeling. A floating cottage serves as a viewing and resting platform. The surroundings are calm bay waters with views of the Looc coastline. Activities are centered on snorkeling, swimming, and observing marine life with a local guide.

Looc Fish Sanctuary was established in 1999 as a municipal marine sanctuary and fish refuge through local government and community initiative to rehabilitate depleted fish stocks and protect coral reefs in Looc Bay. It has been maintained as a no-fishing protected area to allow marine ecosystem recovery.

The sanctuary reflects community-based coastal resource management in Looc, where local fisherfolk and the municipal government collaborate to protect marine resources that support livelihoods and promote sustainable ecotourism.