ISSN:
1573-5133
Keywords:
Cyanide
;
Diversity
;
Development
;
Ecology
;
Environment
;
Fisheries
;
Pollution
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Synopsis The biological diversity and productivity of Philippine coral reefs are threatened by siltation, destructive fishing methods, coral and shell collecting and overfishing. Destructive fishing includes: the widespread, illegal use of explosives; poisons such as sodium cyanide; muro-ami and kayakas fishing; and trawling. The recent decline in catch rates threatens the livelihood of 700 000 near-shore subsistence fishermen who catch 55% of the total landings. The new government under Corazon Aquino wishes to protect the marine environment through the creation of a viable marine conservation management plan, enforcement of existing laws and through cooperation between government, non-government and international agencies to provide education and research. The Department of Agriculture, which has the authority for fisheries, has designated the International Marinelife Alliance as the lead non-government agency involved with fund raising, net-training and finding alternatives to destructive fishing methods.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00000745
