Philippines: 'Fight not over' against reclamation projects
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In release Saturday, Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (AGHAM) warned that reclamation, dump-and-fill, dredging and seabed quarrying would lead to habitat destruction and biodiversity loss.
Residents in some of the most affected areas of the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro are still reeling from its devastating effects over a month after as they reported that their income and the aid that they have received are insufficient.
In an update, the Coast Guard said it has collected 13,383 liters of oily water and 139 sacks of oil-contaminated materials during its offshore oil spill response operations.
An organization of scientists on Wednesday warned that not only coastal ecosystems but also the country’s fisheries production will be put at risk if dredging and seabed quarrying in Manila Bay continue.