crabs, even squids, stingrays,
and octopuses can be bought
fresh and cheap from the fish
vendor and fisherfolk. 
  
Mangrove Forests 
 Mangrove is the major theme
in the coastal areas of the
province. The saltwater trees
form interminable marine
forests covering an area of
17,473 hectares along the
coast of the mainland and
the island of Siargao and
Dinagat. 

Marine Ecosystems
 The province boast a variety
of marine ecosystems such as
lush seagrass beds and coral
reefs, which are relatively


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