Fishing industry might collapse if Chinese incursion continues – scientists

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Scientists say Chinese activities in the disputed seascapes resulted in at least 16,000 hectares of destroyed reefs as of 2017.

A group of scientists had warned of the possible negative implications on the fishing industry by continuous Chinese incursion in the West Philippine Sea.

“China’s illegal encroachment in the West Philippine Sea is counterproductive to national and global efforts in curbing Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing. In fact, global fisheries experts already warned of possible fisheries collapse if territorial disputes continue,” said the group. Aside from threats to Filipino fishermen, the Chinese occupation in the West Philippine Sea could also threaten our marine scientists conducting research in the seas.

The scientists also highlighted that the ecological damage brought about by the Chinese incursion was through poaching of giant clams and building of military bases and outposts in the reef areas. The activities obviously led to the damage of natural habitats of sea species.

 

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What do you call..the responsible person(S) who allowed this to happen in his mother-land? ....'TRAITORS'!!!!

It's in the same condition as the other coral reefs and forests in the Philippines. Incompetence and ignorance yields the same fruit all throughout the country's territories.

Nasaan naba ang sandatahang lakas ng pilipinas? Dapat alam nyo gagawin jan sumupa kayo ipaglalaban amg ating teritoryo... At isa pa kalaban nyo mga kumunista diba... yang ang orig na kumunista....

Duterte already sold the country to the Chinese. Time will come at babawian ka nming hayup ka.

This is why people need to watch seaspiracy on Netflix

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