Sagay Seaweed Farming Area

Go Back

Sagay Seaweed Farming Area

See full screen

Sagay Seaweed Farming Area
Sagay Seaweed Farming Area

Description

Seaweed cultivation in the waters around Sagay Marine Reserve. In Sagay, a north-coast city with a large marine reserve offshore. Seaweed farming here is tidal and seasonal — lines and floats offshore, drying tarpaulins along the road. Fresh lato (sea grapes) reaches the market as a salad with vinegar, tomato and onion; the dried crop goes into the carrageenan trade. Low tide is when the work is visible.

Tips
The marine reserve offshore is the draw; seaweed and fishing here connect directly to it. Boat trips to Carbin Reef leave from the port.
Stops
Northern Sugar & Seafood Corridor
How to get there
On the main highway route through this part of the island; Ceres buses and jeepneys serving the corridor pass through.
Best Times
Early morning — markets, landings and roadside stalls all run hardest before 8am.

Location