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  2. In December 1993, several integrated coastal management (ICM) pilot sites were established, including Xiamen [3] (PR China) and Batangas Bay [4] (Philippines), which helped start efforts in addressing marine pollution problems in the Straits of Malacca and Straits of Singapore; and increasing capacity development in the regions of Cambolia, China, DPR Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand ...

  3. Environmental issues in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The Philippines is projected to be one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change, [5] which would exacerbate weather extremes. As the Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, it is prone to natural disasters, like earthquakes, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions.

  4. In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic ...

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    A group of recyclers in the Philippines is trying to ease the country's worsening plastic waste crisis by turning bottles, single-use sachets and snack food wrappers that clog rivers and spoil ...

  5. Aquaculture in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Such nutrient pollution can lead to fish kills. The water quality of affected areas in the Philippines varies throughout the year. [29] Oyster, mussel, and seaweed farms are relatively low impact, both environmentally, due to the simple material requirements, and visually, due to their being mostly underwater.

  6. Plastic's role in ocean pollution, human health and climate ...

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    STAUNTON — Earth Day Staunton’s theme of 2024, “STOP the Plastic Tidal Wave!,” aims to raise awareness about the role of plastic in ocean pollution, human health and climate change ...

  7. Pollution of the Pasig River - Wikipedia

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    In 2021, a research by the American Association for the Advancement of Science on the world's rivers ranked the Pasig River as the largest contributor of plastic waste to the world's oceans, additionally claiming that 28% of the rivers causing plastic pollution globally are in the Philippines. [4] [5]

  8. Climate change in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    From 2006 to 2013, the Philippines experienced a total of 75 disasters that cost the agricultural sector $3.8 billion in loss and damages. [1] Typhoon Haiyan alone cost the Philippines' agricultural sector an estimated US$724 million after causing 1.1 million tonnes of crop loss and destroying 600,000 ha of farmland. [31]

  9. Human impact on marine life - Wikipedia

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    Human activities affect marine life and marine habitats through overfishing, habitat loss, the introduction of invasive species, ocean pollution, ocean acidification and ocean warming. These impact marine ecosystems and food webs and may result in consequences as yet unrecognised for the biodiversity and continuation of marine life forms. [3]