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Greenpeace activists display an underwater banner in Apo Island Marine 
Reserve in central Philippines to promote the urgent need for marine 
reserves. Apo Island is acknowledged internationally as a model 
community managed marine reserve.

Greenpeace activists display an underwater banner in Apo Island Marine Reserve in central Philippines to promote the urgent need for marine reserves. Apo Island is acknowledged internationally as a model community managed marine reserve.

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Apo Island is home to the world's oldest community based marine reserve. The sanctuary was created over 20 years ago and has proven succesfull in sustaining marine life and improving the lives of the islands inhabitants.