A fishing vessel carrying 70,000 liters of diesel sank off the coast of Calatagan, Batangas on Sunday, threatening anew the Verde Island Passage (VIP). Part of the internationally acclaimed biodiversity hotspot, VIP was also affected by the Oriental Mindoro oil spill following the MT Princess Empress tragedy, which spilled 900,000…
A fishing vessel carrying 70,000 liters of diesel sank off the coast of Calatagan, Batangas on Sunday, threatening anew the Verde Island Passage .
The sinking of Anita DJ II was reported by Protect VIP, whose members fear of the direct and indirect impact of oil spill in the VIP, considered as one of the most productive bodies of water in the Calabarzon Region. Fisherfolk expressed concern as an oil spill may affect their ability to ply their trade, affecting their families and businesses that depend on their catch.
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