Benham Rise seen as fisheries hot spot
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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and marine scientists have sailed for the first time this year the 13-million hectare Benham Rise in an effort to protect and increase marine productivity in the country.BFAR and marine scientists from non-government organization Oceana Philippines and the University of the Philippines continue to discover the country’s newest territory on board a government research vessel.
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Simeon, L. M. (2016, April 15). Benham Rise seen as fisheries hot spot. The Philippine Star, p. B-5.
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