US vows to rehab Tubbataha Reef

Julian, Sammy

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February 6, 2013

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Julian, Sammy

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In addition to providing appropriate compensation to the Philippines due to the damage caused by the USS Guardian accident on Tubbahata Reef, the United States are planning a number of other activities which will underscore its commitment to the rehabilitation of the World Heritage site and also the conservation and protection of the country's marine resources. According to the US Embassy in Manila, in the next two weeks, it will organize a roundtable discussion with local reef conservation experts to listen to concerns and discuss options for conservation and restoration of the reef. Invitees to this discussion include entities such as the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA), relevant Philippine government agencies, and the Tubbataha Management Office.

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Julian, S. (2013, February 6). US vows to rehab Tubbataha Reef. Panay News, pp. 8, 14.