MANILA, Philippines — A group of scientists on Friday raised alarm over China’s incursion in the West Philippine Sea, saying it may cause environmental and fisheries damage that could affect food security in the area.
The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People, or collectively known as Agham, said China’s activities in the disputed waters may also affect the country’s fisheries production and fisherfolk welfare.
“With China’s illegal encroachment, fishes and other marine species are bound to lose their habitats as reclamation and the building of military bases has destroyed at least 16,000 hectares of reefs as of 2017. Rampant poaching of giant clams will also aff…
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