With more than 3,000 different species of fish, the Philippine seas are the most biodiversity region in the entire world. However, this abundance of marine life is currently in danger as human carelessness, overfishing, dynamite fishing, and other illegal activities create an alarming threat to biodiversity. The impact not only affects the fragile marine ecosystem but also the socio-economic well-being of Filipinos whose livelihood depends on it.

DOST, UP develop system for more accurate fish monitoring. (2018, September 11). Manila Bulletin, p. 4.