Crimson Mactan Champions Sustainability in Mactan with Marine Sanctuary Rehabilitation

The relaunch of the marine sanctuary at Crimson Resort Mactan serves as a clarion call for continued conservation efforts. It underscores the necessity of protecting our natural resources and the profound impact that dedicated restoration projects can have on the environment.

In a remarkable effort to preserve and rejuvenate Lapu-Lapu's rich marine biodiversity, Crimson Resort Mactan proudly relaunched its 8-hectare marine sanctuary on June 29, 2024. This significant event marks a pivotal moment in the hotel's conservation journey, which aims to restore the underwater paradise that Typhoon Odette devastated.

David Gotianun, Vice President and Special Projects Head of SharePro Inc. leads this ambitious rehabilitation project along with his partner Serena Cualoping and Crimson's dive master Rofel Mendoza. Their concerted efforts have seen the propagation and transplantation of local coral species, breathing new life into the once-battered sanctuary.

A passionate diver, David felt the need to rehabilitate the once vibrant sanctuary. Six months from the typhoon David and Serena started the most important part of the marine sanctuary rehabilitation – developing coral nurseries that will support the rehab of the sanctuary. Coral fragments in the area were transplanted in rocks to give them stability for growth in the hopes of giving them new life.

When the corals are ready, they will be transplanted to different areas in the sanctuary where they can then grow to their full size. As of now, the nursery program proves to be developing well and when sustained will be able to rehabilitate not only the resort's sanctuary but provide healthy corals that can repopulate the reefs of the Hilutungan Channel.