greenpeace_mike
18-08-06, 17:50
Manila, Philippines — Scientists recognise the Philippine archipelago as the world's centre of marine biodiversity, but the country's rich marine ecosystem is severely threatened by pollution from diverse sources.
As part of the Defending Our Ocean's expedition, the Esperanza arrived today in Manila, capital of the Philippines. On this leg, the ship's crew will campaign against plastics pollution, draw attention to the damage being done by an Australian mining company and highlight successful community efforts to protect marine resources.
Manila Bay
This bay was once considered one of the most beautiful in the world, now it is one of the most polluted. Sludge, human sewage, industrial waste and, especially, plain garbage foul the water. Much of the garbage is plastic from 'single use' sources - that is plastic bags, beverage bottles, cups and other items intended to be used once and thrown away. Most of these plastics come from land-based sources and are carried along deltas of rivers and estuaries, smothering mangrove trees and other marine life.
The Philippines also has some of the best examples of communities protecting their marine resources. We'll be visiting two such places - Donsol and Apo Island.
As part of the Defending Our Ocean's expedition, the Esperanza arrived today in Manila, capital of the Philippines. On this leg, the ship's crew will campaign against plastics pollution, draw attention to the damage being done by an Australian mining company and highlight successful community efforts to protect marine resources.
Manila Bay
This bay was once considered one of the most beautiful in the world, now it is one of the most polluted. Sludge, human sewage, industrial waste and, especially, plain garbage foul the water. Much of the garbage is plastic from 'single use' sources - that is plastic bags, beverage bottles, cups and other items intended to be used once and thrown away. Most of these plastics come from land-based sources and are carried along deltas of rivers and estuaries, smothering mangrove trees and other marine life.
The Philippines also has some of the best examples of communities protecting their marine resources. We'll be visiting two such places - Donsol and Apo Island.