Philippines. Photograph: © SAF – Coastal Care
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According to a study conducted by Japanese and Filipino scientists, coral cover in Boracay Island declined by about 70.5 percent from 1988 to 2011, and the highest decrease in the 23-year period, was recorded between 2008 and 2011, as tourist arrivals rose by 38.4 percent.
The study also showed that the island is experiencing beach erosion…
Pyramids Planted to Revive Philippine Corals, Phys. Org (02-09-2012)
Thousands of small “pyramids” are being planted off the Philippines’ famous Boracay’s coast in an effort to bring its nearly destroyed coral reefs back to life…
Coral Reef Restoration Can Save Lives, Livelihoods, IRIN (06-2014)
A new report suggests that preserving and restoring coral reefs may be one of the cheapest and most effective ways to mitigate coastal erosion and flooding. Indonesia, India and the Philippines are likely to receive the highest benefit from protecting reefs. Between them, 100 million people stand to gain from the reduction in wave energy that barrier reefs provide…
Sustainable Tourism Thrives in Philippines’ Largest Marine Sanctuary, UNEP (07-18-2014)
In the last 10 years the number of tourists flocking to El Nido has more than tripled. In 2013 the famed marine sanctuary welcomed over 60,000 tourists to its white sand beaches, lush mangrove and ever-green forests, and magnificently sculpted jade islands. While tourism is a mainstay of the local economy, it is also an industry that is especially sensitive to reef conditions…
Aurora, The Philippines: Land Deals And Development At A Price, A Video, Guardian UK (04-10-2013)
