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    Coral reef ecosystem rehab launched

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    August 25, 2013
    Author
    De Vera, Ellalyn B.
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    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recognized the need to enhance the protection and management of reefs from overfishing and pollution in the coral triangle region, a global hotspot of marine biodiversity surrounded by six nations including the Philippines. "We face a crisis on the continued of degradation of our fragile ecosystem and resources could endanger the survival and quality of life of future generations, " Environment Secretary Ramon Paje said. Palawan, which is home to over 40 percent of the country's reefs and diverse fish species, generates 55 percent of all Philippine seafood including the highly valued suno or red grouper.
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    De Vera, E. B. (2013, August 25). Coral reef ecosystem rehab launched. Manila Bulletin, p. 5.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/7121
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    Coral reefs; Coral reef restoration; Coral reef conservation; Biodiversity; Environmental protection; Governments; Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR); Department of Agriculture (DA); World Resources Institute; Paje, Ramon; Philippines
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