The University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute says the incident only shows the Philippines needs to support more marine scientific research in the West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute released on Tuesday, September 19, old footage of parts of Rozul Reef – among the areas in the West Philippine Sea that Philippine authorities say is now damaged following the constant presence of Chinese boats in the area.
The PCG said that between August 9 and September 11, it monitored 33 Chinese vessels within the vicinity of Rozul Reef and around 15 Chinese ships near Escoda Shoal. Around the same time too, the PCG conducted underwater surveys of the area. “At that time, we found that the surveyed area had a reef ecosystem, with corals, benthic animals, fishes, seaweeds, and other marine organisms,” said the UP MSI in a statement on Tuesday, referring to their 2021 survey.
The UP MSI’s videos and photos showed a reef teeming with life, with fish swimming around the coral reef. In contrast, video from the PCG’s 2023 survey showed visible discoloration in the coral and “minimal to no signs” of any other forms of marine life. 1Sambayan, a coalition of pro-democracy groups and individuals, condemned the reported destruction of the reef, especially because coral reefs are the breeding ground for fish. Their ruin may also mean the further depletion of fish stock from the sea.
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