Environmental degradation is Boracay's main problem
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Scientists and academicians gathered in Manila last month for a conference to map out a plan for Boracay's rehabilitation while tracing the resort island's woes to environmental degradation due to poor local governance.
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Environmental degradation is Boracay's main problem. (2018, May 10). The Philippine Star, p. B6.
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National Academy of Science Technology Biological Sciences Division NAST Engineering Sciences and Technology Division University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Environmental Health Office Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
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environmental protection environmental degradation Governments coral reefs marine scientists tourism water quality microbiological analysis coastal waters nitrates Orthophosphate biochemical analysis dissolved oxygen suspended particulate matter water temperature coliforms mangrove swamps water quality Coastal zone sewage wastewater treatment Sewage disposal environmental factors coastal erosion integrated coastal zone management benthos anchoring diving Sea walls marine parks wetlands wastewater treatment natural resources
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