Located off the northeast coast of Bolinao, Pangasinan, is Santiago Island. Composed of six barangays namely Einabalian, Goyoden, Lu cero, Pilar, Salud, and Victory, the municipality of Bolinao, also known as the "Giant Clam Capital of the Philippines\" is home to an estimated SELEIUD giant clams {Bolinao Tourism, n.d.]. To reach the island, one must ride motorised boats with the locals, who also rely on boats to take them and their goods to and from the mainland. Apart from its proximity to scenic beaches, Santiago Island is also known as one of the major habitats of giant clams or "tokiobo", which is why purposefully located in the area is the Bolinao Marine Laboratory [EML]; the largest giant clam sea nursery in the country. This is where adult and juvenile giant clams are cultured. These toidobo are miracle workers of the coral reefs. The largest of the giant clam species is the Tridocno gryos. Seeding several of these underwater giants can bring back reef life by providing habitats and food for sh and coral life. These clams are transported around the country to help rehabilitate reefs that have been destroyed due to manmade or natural disasters. However, some activities that had revolved around tourism-related issues, sustainable management of its Marine Protected Areas (Minis), and the milicfish fry concession industry impacted the destination in a negative light. Because long, white sand beaches abound, the area was expected to be host for nature-based activities, and while a considerable increase of beach resorts and beach huts have been observed, the increase of structures and the number of expected tourists raises issues such as the pollution of the coastal areas, the source of potable water and construction materials, the conversion of foreshore lands, and other threats to the carrying capacity of the area