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8 Δεκ 2023 · The Philippines is located in the Coral Triangle, and is recognized as a center for marine biodiversity. The journal, Frontiers in Marine Science reports that the Philippines contains: "468 Scleractinia corals, 1,755 reef-associated fishes, 648 species of mollusks, 19 species of seagrass and 820 species of algae" (Frontiers).
Philippine coral reefs have been on the decline since the 1970s, and this degradation has posed a risk to biodiversity, food security, and livelihood in the country. In an effort to arrest this degradation, marine protected areas (MPAs) were established across the country.
16 Ιουλ 2019 · Covering a major portion of the Coral Triangle, with more than 16800 sq km of coral reef, the Philippines is a global centre for marine biodiversity. Its central region, from Luzon to Mindanao, has more marine species per unit area than any other place on the planet.
The Philippines has 228 recognized Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) which are home to 855 globally important species of plants, corals, molluscs, elasmobranchs, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. In addition, the country’s agricultural ecosystem is also noteworthy.
1 Σεπ 2016 · Threats to Philippine marine biodiversity have been grouped into five major categories – chemical pollution and eutrophication, fisheries operations, habitat alteration, invasion of alien species and global climate change.
30 Ιουν 2021 · The country is considered the “center of marine biodiversity in the world” by the Global Marine Species Assessment of the World Conservation Union, a designation that highlights its importance in the Pacific Coral Triangle.
Philippine marine biodiversity in WPS: challenges and opportunities. Deo Florence L. Onda, Ph.D. The Marine Science Institute University of the Philippines - Diliman. Philippines: an archipelagic nation. Coastal. Image: MA Juinio-Menez. Filipinos depend on the seas for different needs, including food. Ocean Economy contributes ~7% to GDP.
