File:Bottom of the Philippine Sea.jpg
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DescriptionBottom of the Philippine Sea.jpg |
English: Coral reefs help protect coastlines from erosion, they’re a valuable source of new pharmaceuticals and they’re an important part of the Filipino culture. Most importantly they provide food security and livelihood to millions of people around the country, which is estimated at US$1 billion annually to the economy.
However these reefs are under threat from destructive fishing methods including cyanide poisoning and overfishing. The World Atlas of Coral Reefs, compiled by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), reported that 97 percent of reefs in the Philippines are under threat.f current destructive fishing practices and overuse of these resources continue the reefs will collapse, with devastating consequences to local and global marine biodiversity and the people of the Philippines. But there is hope. With projects such as Saving Philippine Reefs, community education programs and the establishment of new marine protected areas the Philippines is working towards building a bright, healthy and sustainable future. |
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Author | Carljohnthegreat |
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