Malampaya Sound Land and Seascape Protected Area is the youngest to the brood of six proclaimed Protected Areas in Palawan by virtue of the NIPAS Law. It was proclaimed in July 12, 2000 per Presidential Proclamation # 342 signed by President Joseph E. Estrada. This proclamation was warranted due to it sunique, distinct and scientifically significant ecological features.

Nestled at the northwestern part of the Province covering an area of about 200,155 hectares 56% (111,379 has.), the Malampaya Sound and Seascape Protected Area is made up of terrestrial and coastal /marine areas. Thus, it is ecologically and economically important both as a watershed and a rich fishing ground. In the past, it is dubbed as the s"Fishbowl of the Philippines" a cliché' that Palawan as a whole is rich in marine resources. It is made up of a number of habitats and eco-systems such as tropical lowland forest, old growth mangroves, coral reefs, sea grass beds and coastal beaches. The area abounds with flora and fauna including species endemic to Palawan.

The Sound is divided into two sections namely the Inner and Outer Sounds. Approximately, 13 islands separate the two sections. Its shoreline is flanked with mangroves and swamps. The brackish waters of the Sound is rich with zooplankton biomass and is suitable for the propagation of the shellfish production for commercial purposes and for establishment of tourism industries, national marine parks and reserves.