Maritime Environmental Protection

The promulgation of the Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009 vested in the PCG the power to enforce laws and promulgate and administer rules and regulations for the protection of the marine environment and resources from offshore sources of pollution within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines. In the performance of such functions, the PCGA may assist the PCG through the following:

• When appropriate, provide technical assistance/expertise to the PCG on matters pertaining to marine environment protection (MEP);

• Assist in the conduct of lectures and training to promote public awareness on marine environment protection;

• Assist the PCG in the conduct of oil spill response operations;

• Participate in marine pollution exercises;

• Assist the PCG in the protection and preservation of marine protected areas (MPAs);

• Conduct river/coastal clean-up activities and participate in/coordinate the annual International Coastal Clean-up (ICC);

• Conduct mangrove-planting activities;

• Conduct coral reef assessments/protection /reforestation /preservation;

• Promote ecotourism in the country;

• Assist the PCG in rescuing and monitoring stranded marine mammals.