A part of the Coral Triangle, the Verde Island Passage is regarded by experts as the 'center of the center of marine shore fish biodiversity.'
shows that the oil will flow northward due to the weakening of the northwest monsoon, known in the Philippines as. The oil is expected to affect the coastal areas of Calapan, Verde Island, and some parts of Batangas.
Edwin Gariguez, lead convenor of the environmental group Protect VIP, called for urgent action from the government to contain the oil spill, and for accountability on the part of MT Princess Empress’ owner, RDC Reield Marines Services. “In transporting a highly polluting substance across the Verde Island Passage and its surrounding waters, these companies deliberately cruise through and place at risk fragile marine ecosystems and the livelihood of all who depend on them,” Gariguez said in a“This is not the first time that a vessel carrying highly polluting fuels leaked its contents into the VIP’s waters, yet no sufficient measure is in place that could have prevented this latest oil spill from occurring or causing as massive...
“We need to recognize its importance as a center of the center of marine shore fish biodiversity and also put in the requisite measures that should be in place, declare it as a protected area under national laws, and ensure that there are management mechanisms in place,” she added. –
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