| Biri Larosa Protected Landscape and Seascape | |
|---|---|
| Biri Rock Formations | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Biri Rock Formations | |
.svg)  Location in the Philippines | |
| Location | Northern Samar, Philippines |
| Nearest city | Calbayog |
| Coordinates | 12°36′27″N 124°24′52.56″E / 12.60750°N 124.4146000°E |
| Area | 33,492 hectares (82,760 acres) |
| Established | April 23, 2000 |
| Governing body | Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
The Biri Larosa Protected Landscape and Seascape is a protected area located in Northern Samar, Philippines, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Catarman. It protects the Balicuatro Islands, composed of the island municipality of Biri and associated smaller islands, off the northwestern coast of Samar in the San Bernardino Strait. It also includes the coastal areas of the adjacent municipalities from which it derives the second half of its name – a combination of the first two letters of Lavezares, Rosario and San Jose.
The protected area spanned 33,492 hectares (82,760 acres) of land and sea when it was gazetted in 2000.[1] It is famous for its natural rock formations, as well as beaches, coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove forests.[2] The San Bernardino Strait, noted for its strong waves and currents, is also a popular surfing location in Samar.[3]
- ^ "Proclamation No. 291, s. 2000". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ Canoy, Ma. Easterluna S. & Roa-Quiaoit, Hilly Ann. "Ridge to Reef in the Philippines: A Showcase of Nine Emerging and Merging Initiatives" (PDF). Xavier University Press. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ Arnaiz, Vicky C. (6 April 2014). "A gem of ages: 7 island rock formations in Northern Samar". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 31 March 2016.