Dredging, seabed quarrying in Manila Bay seen to threaten fisheries production

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A man collects water spinach along the shore of Manila Bay in Baseco, one of the biggest slums in Manila on Aug. 15, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — 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.

 

In a statement, the Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (AGHAM) expressed grave concern over ongoing dredging, seabed quarrying, and reclamation activities in Cavite, particularly in the towns of Ternate, Naic and Rosario. 

 

“Dredging activities in Cavite are closely related to ongoing reclamation projects in Manila Bay as filling materials dumped into our coasts are obtained from San Nicholas Shoal in Cavite, which had already affected the coastal ecosystems and the livelihood of the fisherfolk,” said Jerwin Baure, resident marine scientist of AGHAM. 

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/climate-and-environment/2023/02/22/2246858/dredging-seabed-quarrying-manila-bay-seen-threaten-fisheries-production

 

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Collecting water spinach from Manila Bay. Yum yum.