300,000+ pawikan hatchlings have already found their way back to the sea

Behind every release is a story of carefrom night patrols and rescuing eggs, to keeping them safe in the hatchery for nearly two months before they make their way back to the wild. At the Pawikan Conservation Center, learn more about the pawikan’s journey, discover the marine life found along Bataan’s coast, and see how the community continues to protect them. Want to visit and learn more? The center is open from 8 AM–5 PM. Message the Pawikan Conservation Center page or call Ma’am Anji at 0956 460 6477 to reserve your visit. There’s more to discover in Bataan. Follow Bataan Tourism and find your next place to visit, learn, and experience.

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