Marine. Except for landlocked Claveria, all municipalities in Misamis Oriental are coastal, so fishing is the major source of income for most families. Misamis Oriental has three fishing grounds: Macajalar, Gingoog and Balingasag, but production is inadequate. So, the province relies on fish supply from Zamboanga, Bohol, Cotabato and Panguil Bay.

Coral reefs are present along the coastline of Macajalar Bay -- large quantities in Banbayan Point, Gorda Point in Balingasag and Constancia, and in Agutayan shoal in Jasaan.

Of interest to scientists and conservationists is the presence of two large sharks in the seas of Misamis Oriental -- the whale shark, and the rare megamouth shark. The hunting of whale sharks was a popular occupation in Talisayan and nearby towns, but this activity was ordered banned in late 90s. In May 2008, fishermen reported seeing at least 17 whale sharks in Talisayan.

Forests. Mangrove forests cover 24 hectares in Opol, El Salvador, Alubijid, and Magsaysay. Potential mangrove area planted to Bacauan covers 90 hectares.

The forest vegetation in Misamis Oriental is classified into 1) virgin and old growth, 2) residual and young growth, 3) mossy, 4) mangrove, 5) brushlands, 6) plantation and 7) areas cultivated under the Integrated Social Forest Program (ISFP). Dipterocarp species abound in old and second growth forests; most common are Philippine mahogany such as Red and White Lauan.

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