Marine Water Classes

Class SA

Protected Waters – Waters designated as national or local marine parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and other areas established by law (Presidential Proclamation 1801 and other existing laws), and/or declared as such by appropriate government agency, LGUs, etc.

Class SA

Fishery Water Class I – Suitable for shellfish harvesting for direct human consumption.

Class SB

Fishery Water Class II – Fishery Water Class II – Commercial propagation of shellfish and intended as spawning areas for milkfish (Chanos chanos) and similar species;

Class SB

Tourist Zones – For ecotourism and recreational activities;

Class SB

Recreational Water Class I – Intended for primary contact recreation (bathing, swimming, skin diving, etc.).

Class SC

Fishery Water Class III – For propagation and growth of fish and other aquatic resources and intended for commercial and sustenance fishing;

Class SC

Recreational Water Class II – For boating, fishing, or similar activities;

Class SC

Marshy and/or mangrove areas declared as fish and wildlife sanctuaries.

Class SD

Navigable waters.